| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Declaration of Independence | "All mend are created equal," & "Life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness..."; announcement of disunion with Great Britain |
| Virginia/Randolph Plan | 2 House Legislature; Lower Hous representation based on population, Upper House members voted on by Lower House |
| New Jersey/Patterson Plan | 1 House legislature; representation equal between states |
| Conecticut Compromise | 2 house legislature; lower house representation based on population, Upper House representation equal between states |
| 3/5 Clause | Slaves counted as 3/5 person for representation and taxation purposes |
| Preamble | "We the People of the United States of AMerica..."; gives 6 goals of the new government |
| Articles I, II, & III | Descriptions and rules for I-Legislative Branch, II-Executive Branch, III-Judicial Branch |
| Articles IV, V, VI, & VII | Descriptions and rules for IV-Federal form of gov't;V-Procedures for making Amendments; VI-Oath of allegiance; VII-Ratification |
| Strict Interpretation | Laws cannot be passed regarding items or situations not specifically detailed in the Constitution (based on 10th Ammendment) |
| Loose Interpretition | Laws can be passed if item or situation no specifically detailed in the COnstitution (based on Elastic Clause (Article 1, Section 8) |
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