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What did the Federalists stand for?
-Wanted to ratify (approve) the Constitution before adding the Bill of Rights
-Wanted a strong federal government
-Supported the Constitution
What is the reason the Constitution was written as outlined in it?
“to form a more perfect union”
Which principle of government do the Mayflower Compact and the US Constitution share?
Federalism
Why did the Anti-Federalists want a Bill of Rights to be included in the US Constitution?
there were some rights so fundamental that to give them up would be contrary to the common good.
Which men assisted in writing the US Constitution?
George Washington
-James Madison
-George Mason
-Roger Sherman
-William Paterson
-James Wilson
What is the function of the Judicial Branch of government?
-To interpret the law
-To resolve legal disputes
What did the Anti-Federalists stand for?
-Wanted a Bill of Rights included before ratifying (approving) the Constitution.
-Supported a Bill of Rights
-Opposed the Constitution
-Believed in States’ Rights
What is the purpose of our system of checks and balances?
The purpose of our system of checks and balances is to make sure no one branch would be able to control and have too much power.
Which colonial example of representative government was included in the new US government?
The Virginia House of Burgesses
What is the purpose of the federal government as outlined in the Constitution?
“establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty.”
What is the function of the Executive Branch of government?
Consists of the President, his or her advisors and various departments and agencies.
-This branch is responsible for enforcing the laws of the land.
Who were some well-known Anti-Federalists?
Patrick Henry
-Samuel Adams
-George Mason
-Richard Henry Lee
-Robert Yates
-James Monroe
What are our First Amendment rights?
Freedom of Speech
-Freedom of the Press
-Right to Peaceable Assembly
-Right to Petition the Government
-Freedom of Religion
What is the function of the Legislative Branch of government?
-Makes all laws
-Declares war
-Regulates interstate and foreign commerce
-Controls taxing and spending policies.
Who were some well-known Federalists?
-Alexander Hamilton
-John Adams
-James Madison
-John Jay
-Fisher Ames