Federalist Papers
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Other Documents
100

In this Federalist paper, Madison argued that a large republic was the best way to deal with factions.

Federalist 10

100
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

First constitution that helped get America through the Revolution

100

Article I of the Constitution describes the power of which political institution?

Legislative Branch/ Congress

100

Documents that states that people are guaranteed certain unalienable rights

Declaration of Independence

200

This Federalist Paper discusses how the branches of government are essential for separation of power/ checks and balances

Federalist 51

200

What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

The U.S. Constitution

200

What is the elastic clause?

Expands power of the federal government

200

This document argued against the constitution because it gave too much power to the national government

Brutus No. 1

300

This Federalist paper argues for the executive branch and responded to fears people had about the presidency

Federalist 70

300

Which event led the Founding Fathers to believe the Articles of Confederation needed to be revised?

Shays' Rebellion

300

The beginning of the constitution is called the....

Preamble

300

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

To get Constitution ratified 

400

Give 1 main argument made in Federalist 78

Answers may vary but should discuss the judicial branch

400

What were 2 major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Answers may vary

400

Describe three different features or key characteristics are outlined in the constitution 

Answers will vary

400

Which foundational document do you think is most influential and why?

Answers may vary

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