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Group that wanted Bill of Rights added to the Consitution
Anti-Federalists
Which amendment? The right to bear arms.
2nd Amendment
Which amendment? The right to freedom of speech and religion
1st Amendment
Which amendment? Rights reserved for the people
9th Amendment
Which amendment? Freedom from illegal search and seizure of your property
4th Amendment
Which amendment? Public & Speedy Jury Trial
6th Amendment
Which amendment? Federalism, the states have reserved powers not delegated to the federal government
10th Amendment
Which amendment? The right to remain silent, no self-incrimination
5th Amendment
Which amendment? No quartering of soldiers in your home.
3rd Amendment
Which amendment? No cruel or unusual punishments, no excessive bails
8th Amendment
Which amendment? Right to jury trial in civil cases
7th Amendment
The steps the government must take to remove someone's life, liberty or property (4-8th)
Due Process
Testimony that can be used against oneself
Self-incrimination
The power to coin money and declare war belongs to the:
Federal Government
FLASHBACK! What year was the Mayflower Compact signed?
1620
What was the year when the US Constitution was drafted?
1787
Which article in the US Constitution details the Judicial Branch?
Article III
Which article in the US Constitution details the Executive Branch?
Article II
Which article in the US Constitution details the Legislative Branch?
Article I
Name a leading Federalist
Possible Answers: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay
Name a leading Anti-Federalist
Possible Answers: George Mason, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson
The power to tax belongs to:
Federal AND State governments
Which principle of government allows the branches to check and control each other?
Checks and Balances
Which principle of government is defined as the division of power within the federal government?
Separation of Powers
What was the effect of Shay's Rebellion?
Constitutional Convention
Why did the Anti-Federalist agree to ratify the US Constitution?
Federalists agreed to add a Bill of Rights
Anti-Federalists wanted [_______] [_______] governments.
Strong State
Federalists wanted a [_______] [_______] government.
Strong Federal
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay were authors of:
The Federalists Papers
What issue did the 3/5ths Compromise resolve?
If and how slavery will count towards representation
What issue did the Great Compromise resolve?
Representation in government
The President of the Constitutional Convention is:
George Washington
The father of the Constitution is:
James Madison
The power to hold elections, establish education system, and license professionals such as doctors belongs to:
State governments
The division of power between Federal and State governments is known as:
Federalism
The Supreme Court of the United States is under what branch of government?
Judicial Branch
What branch of government is Congress under?
Legislative Branch
The House of Representatives and Senate are also known as:
Congress
The President, Vice President and Cabinet form what branch of government?
Executive Branch
A Senator's term is 6 years, this is an example of what principle?
Limited Government
Why did the framers of the Constitution include an amending process?
In order for the Constitution to change and respond to a growing nation.
What principle is defined as: The power of the government comes from the people.
Popular Sovereignty
What branch has the power to interpret laws?
Judicial
What branch has the power to enforce laws?
Executive
What branch has the power to make laws?
Legislative