Amendments
What problem is the Ninth Amendment meant to solve? How does it solve the problem?
Solves the worry that protecting specific rights might limit how many rights people have; says that you have more rights than those in the Constitution. (pg. 16).
Why has the author included the map on page 2
The map shows the original thirteen states at the time the Constitution was written.
Why do you think they required that two-thirds of Congress and three-quarters of the states have to approve changes?
The delegates wanted a way for the government to adapt to changing needs. It takes two-thirds of Congress and threequarters of the states to change the Constitution so that unnecessary changes aren’t made.
Why was the 9th amendment created?
It protected peoples right even if they weren't listed in the constitution.
What problem did the 5th amendment solve?
What does the author mean on page 3 when she says that the “situation was challenging”? Provide text evidence to support your answer
The new country faced many problems—the country was recovering from war, people didn’t want any freedoms taken away from them, the delegates often didn’t agree (pg. 3)
How did the Bill of Rights help solve the problem of ratification?
Madison was able to promise a bill of rights. (pg. 6)
What problem did the 10th amendment solve?
The federal government had too much power over the people. THe Bill of rights limits the government's power.
How was the problem in the 6th amendment solved?
Gave you a right to a trial.
What had to happen before the new government could begin? Why was this a problem? How was the problem solved?
Nine of the 13 states had to approve the Constitution (pg. 3). Problem: Federalists wanted a strong central government (pg. 4); Anti-Federalists wanted to protect their states’ independence (pg. 5). Solved: Madison promised to work on adding a bill of rights (pg. 6).
Why is the amendment process still important to the Constitution’s survival?
People can discuss problems and find compromises to solve them to adapt to new conditions. (pg. 17)
Which amendment says people can practice any religion?
The first amendment.
What was the problem that led to the 7th amendment being made?
People were arguing about money and property.
Reread the sidebar on page 8. Ask: What does the word amendments mean?
Amendments means “changes”—the meaning is restated in the sidebar on page 8.
What was the problem that let to the 3rd amendment being made?
Soldiers could take your food and stay in your house without permission.
Which amendment protects you from being searched without a clear reason?
The 4th amendment.
How did the 8th amendment solved the mistreatment of people if they committed a crime?
The government can't mistreat you if you commit a crime.
Reread the sidebar on page 11. What connection is the author making between the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights? What text evidence helps you infer this
The Bill of Rights spells out the general rights stated in the Declaration of Independence; inferred from the question, “What does that mean?” in the sidebar on page 11.
What is the difference between federalists and anti-federalists?
Federalists wanted more government control. Anti-federalists wanted each state to have their own independence and power.
Which amendment give you the right to own weapons to hunt and defend yourself?
The 2nd amendment.