Constitutional Convention
Which level of government had the most power under the Articles of Confederation?
Which historical document most directly influenced our Bill of Rights?
A) Magna Carta
B) English Bill of Rights
C) Mayflower Compact
D) Northwest Ordinance
B) English Bill of Rights
Which group was trying to get the Constitution ratified?
Federalists
Which amendment helps protect you from unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th amendment
Our 3 branches of government and bicameral legislature comes from which compromise?
The Great Compromise
Name 2 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Each state had to coin their own money, no power to tax, couldn't form an army, no executive, no judicial
Name two things the Legislative Branch is responsible for.
Creating laws, declaring war, anything to do with money
The Anti-federalists' primary goal was to argue against the ratification of the Constitution. What was their biggest reason for this?
They were afraid a strong central government would become oppressive and take away their individual rights, just like the British.
Which amendment protects from excessive fine/bail?
8th amendment, don't forget it's not just a protection against cruel and unusual punishment
The Articles of Confederation helped the United States win which war?
The American Revolution
What was the significance of Shays' Rebellion?
It showed the Articles of Confederation were too weak, and change was needed.
Which branch of government interprets laws and can declare laws/executive orders unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
Who was the Father of the Constitution? (and the Bill of Rights)
James Madison
Name the 5 freedoms protected in the 1st amendment.
R-religion
A-assembly
P-petition
P-press
S-speech
The Bill of Rights was written by James Madison, but was based on the work of _______________.
George Mason
The Great Compromise was an agreement that settled a debate between which two groups?
New Jersey Plan/Virginia Plan or
Big states/small states
What is federalism?
Splitting power between the national and state governments.
Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, and Federalism are all examples of how the Constitution does what?
Limits the power of the federal government
Which amendment protects the rights of the accused?
6th amendment
Who was Publius, and what was he known for?
A pseudonym used by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to publish the Federalist Papers.
The 3/5 Compromise determined that the slave population would count as 3/5 towards ___________
The total population to determine legislative representation.
Senate has ______________ representation while the House of Representatives has ___________________ representation.
equal, proportional (Based on population)
What finally convinced the Anti-federalists to ratify the new Constitution?
The inclusion of the Bill of Rights.
The 10th Amendment is an example of which principle of government?
Federalism
Name 4 things protected by the 5th amendment.
Right against self-incrimination, no double-jeopardy, due process, and eminent domain. (Grand jury is there too)