1. Define the Constitution…..in your own words in a PARAGRAPH (3-5 sentences) The constitution is the supreme law of the united states. It is were all the decisions are made. It is the head quaters of america.

2. How would your life be without the constitution ? It would be bad cause there wouldnt be any rules. It be a mess. There would be some crazy stuff going on in the world.

3. Define the following words:

Ratification  makeing something valid confirming it.

Faction  A small organized group.

Federalism  The federal principal system of government.

Federalist/ Antifederalist  Anti-Federalism refers to a movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S.

Compromise To compromise is to make a deal between different parties where each party gives up part of their demand.

The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) The Great Compromise was an agreement made among the delegates to the Constitutional Convention that the American government .

Checks and Balances The system of checks and balances is an important part of the Constitution.

Democratic Republic democratic republic is a country that is both a republic and a democracy. It is one where ultimate authority and power is derived from the citizens.

Delegated Powers of the Federal Government  Constitutional powers sighned to the government.

Reserved Powers of the State Governments Power set aside by the costitution.

Separation of Powers A model for the government of both democrat and federal states.

Civil Liberties One fredom to exercise one right.