Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
Who did the Federalists want to have the most power - the National Government or State Government?
National Government
What is the 3rd Amendment?
No quartering of troops
The right to keep and bare arms is which amendment?
2nd Amendment
What is Limited Government?
Everyone, including all authority figures in the government, must obey the laws.
What is another word for the National government?
Federal or Central Government
What did the Federalists agree to add in order to get the Anti-Federalists to approve the Consitution?
Bill of Rights (10 Amendments)
What are the five components of the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech
What is the 4th Amendment?
No unreasonable search and seizure
What is Individual Rights?
Guarantees all citizens their unalienable rights (rights that cannot be taken away) found in the Bill of Rights.
Who had the most power under the Articles of Confederation (States or National Government?)
State Government
What type of people primarily supported the Federalists?
Upper-class wealthy businessmen, people living in larger Northern cities
The right to remain silent is which amendment?
5th Amendment
The right to no cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bail is which amendment?
8th Amendment
What is Republicanism?
Elected representatives serving at the will of the people (speaking on behalf of the people)
What size states favored the New Jersey Plan AND What size states favored the Virginia Plan?
Small States = New Jersey Plan
Large States = Virginia Plan
What principle of government were the Anti-Federalists most focused on protecting?
Hint: They wanted to protect the people.
Individual Rights
What is the 6th Amendment?
Quick and speedy trial, jury in criminal cases, right to a lawyer
What is the 7th Amendment?
The right to a trial by jury in civil cases
What is Federalism?
Sharing of power between the federal (national) government and the states.
Which government has more power under The Constitution - State or National Government?
National Government
What are some reasons as to why the Federalists wanted a strong National Government?
Better organizes the country to compete against other powerful countries, specifically limits the government through Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances, decreases disputes between states
What principle of government is represented by the 10th Amendment?
Federalism - powers not specifically listed for the national government belong to the state government
What amendment protects the individual rights of the people not specifically listed?
What is Popular Sovereignty?
Political power resides with the people & can express themselves through voting and free participation in government.
What was the outcome of the 3/5 Compromise regarding representation?
Enslaved individuals would count as 3/5 persons towards a state's total population.