Feds & Antifeds
Which group supported ratification of the U.S. Constitution and believed a strong national government was necessary?
The Federalists
What name is given to the opening paragraph of The Constitution?
The Preamble
The principle of federalism is best described as
sharing power between national and state governments
Article one establishes the...
Legislative Branch
Which amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
The First Amendment
What did the Anti-Federalists demand be added to the Constitution before they would support ratification?
A Bill of Rights
In The Preamble, what was meant by "ensure domestic tranquility"?
To keep peace within the nation
What is meant by Popular Sovereignty
People have the power and freedom (to create their own government)
Article II establishes the _____________, who's job it is to_____________the laws
Executive branch, make
The 4th Amendment protects citizens against what government action?
Unlawful searches and seizures
What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To convince citizens and states to ratify the Constitution
What principle is most reflected in "We the People"...
Popular Sovereignty
What is the main difference between Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances?
Separation of Powers divides duties into branches; Checks and Balances allows branches to limit each other
Article III
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial, an impartial jury, and assistance of an attorney in criminal cases?
6th Amendment
What did the Antifederalists fear about The Constitution in it's original state?
That it made the federal government too powerful, and didn't adequately protect individual rights
building and maintaining an armed forces
Checks and Balances
Which Article outlines the way to make a change or addition to The Constitution?
Article V
What does the 5th Amendment protect against when someone "pleads the fifth"?
Self-incrimination
What was the name of the publication(s) that the Federalists wrote defending The Constitution in it's original form?
The Federalists Papers
What is another way of saying "for posterity"...(from secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity")
future generations
Limited Government means...
The government only has the power The Constitution gives it
Which article states that The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the land (aka: the Supremacy Clause)
Article VI (6)
The 10th Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to whom?
The states or the people