Foundations
This was America's first plan of government, which created a weak national government.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
This principle states that the people are the source of the government's power.
What is popular sovereignty?
This group of states wanted equal representation in Congress regardless of population.
What are the small states?
This group supported ratification of the Constitution and favored a stronger national government.
Who were the Federalists?
A student writes an article criticizing a school policy in the school newspaper. School officials want to stop the article simply because they disagree with the student's opinion. Which constitutional protection is involved?
What is the First Amendment?
This compromise created a two-house Congress to resolve disagreements between large and small states.
What is the Great Compromise?
This principle divides power between the national and state governments.
What is federalism?
This chamber of Congress gives each state equal representation.
What is the Senate?
This group feared that a powerful national government could threaten individual liberties.
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
Police search a person's home without a warrant or probable cause. The homeowner argues that the search violated a constitutional protection. Which amendment applies?
What is the Fourth Amendment?
Under this compromise, a portion of the enslaved population was counted for representation and taxation.
What is the Three-Fifths Compromise?
This principle divides the national government into three branches.
What is separation of powers?
This chamber of Congress bases representation on state population.
What is the House of Representatives?
These essays were written to persuade Americans to support ratification of the Constitution.
What are The Federalist Papers?
A judge sets an extremely high bail amount for a person accused of a minor crime, making it impossible for the person to be released before trial. Which amendment protects against this?
What is the Eighth Amendment?
This English document influenced the Constitution by establishing the right of citizens to petition the government for the redress of grievances.
What is the English Bill of Rights?
When the President vetoes a bill passed by Congress, this principle is being demonstrated.
What are checks and balances?
The Great Compromise created this type of legislature with two chambers.
What is a bicameral legislature?
This was the major concession that helped convince Anti-Federalists to support ratification.
What is the promise to add a Bill of Rights?
During peacetime, the government orders a family to allow soldiers to live in their home without their permission. Which amendment protects the family?
What is the Third Amendment?
This law established a process for territories to become states and prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory.
What is the Northwest Ordinance?
Identify the principles demonstrated when the Constitution limits government authority and protects individual freedoms.
What are limited government and individual rights?
The Three-Fifths Compromise increased the political influence of this region of the United States.
What is the South?
This influential Anti-Federalist argued against ratification because the Constitution lacked sufficient protections for individual rights.
Who was George Mason?
A defendant is arrested and held for years without a public trial. The defendant is also prevented from questioning witnesses who testify against them. Which amendment has been violated?
What is the Sixth Amendment?