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| those who wrote and campaigned for the constitution |
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| those who opposed the constituion |
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| to the British seemed reasonable but to colonist who never have been taxed before it seemed outrages |
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| first political organization that brought leaders together from several colonies; gave clear expression to the American demand for representative government |
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| first continental congress |
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| first quasi-government institution that spoke for nearly all colonies; issued a statement of rights and called for a boycott of British goods |
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| second continental congress |
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| a political authority that directed the struggle for independence and eventually issued a declaration of Independence |
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| those who opposed independence from Britain |
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| a political group that attacked the idea of separation of powers saying it was not enough |
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| necessary and proper clause |
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| congress has the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution of its other powers; ambiguous enough that way everyone liked it |
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| court authority to declare laws null and void if they violate the Constitution; non one wanted to make the decision at the time of ratifying |
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| constitution is the supreme law of the land to which all judges are bound; left open judicial review |
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| political papers defending constituion; said that the danger could be internal or external but check and balances prevented internal so a strong government is needed |
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