Ratifying the Constitution
Which group favored a strong federal government and supported the Constitution during its ratification?
Federalists
Which principle states that the government's power comes from the people?
Popular Sovereignty
Which amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly?
First Amendment
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
13th Amendment
Who were any of the key leaders of the Anti-Federalists who opposed the Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson, George Mason, Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry
Which principle ensures that the government has only the powers granted to it by the people?
Limited Government
Which amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms?
Second Amendment
Which amendment prohibited the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude?
15th Amendment
What document did the Federalists write to support their arguments for a new Constitution?
The Federalist Papers
Which principle divides the government's power among three separate branches?
Separation of Powers
Which amendment guards against cruel or unusual punishments?
8th Amendment
Which amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., including former slaves?
14th Amendment
Which clause in the Constitution did Anti-Federalists oppose, believing it gave the federal government unlimited power?
Necessary and Proper Clause
Which principle allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the others?
Checks and Balances
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth Amendment
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the Constitution's impact on state power?
They believed it gave too much power to the federal government and threatened states' rights.
Which principle involves the division of power between the national and state governments?
Federalism
Which amendment guarantees a trial by jury, due process of law, and guards against double jeopardy and self-incrimination?
Fifth Amendment
Which amendment authorized the federal government to collect income tax?
16th Amendment