| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Declaration of Independence | "All men are created equal," & "Life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness..."; announcement of disunion with Great Britain |
| Virginia/Randolph Plan | 2 House legislature; Lower House representation based on population, Upper House members voted on by Lower House |
| New Jersey/Patterson Plan | 1 House legislature; Representation equal between states |
| Connecticut 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 4, 5, 6, & 7 | 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 Amendment) |
| Loose Interpretation | Laws can be passed if item or situation not specifically detailed in the Constitution (based on Elastic Clause (Article I, Section 8) |
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