Amendments
Your right to own a firearms is protected by which Amendment?
2nd Amendment
Author of the Bill of Rights and "Father" of the Constitution
James Madison
Article I outlines the Legislative Branch, which is run by...
Congress
The Constitution is considered a "living" documents because of its ability to add...
Amendments
People who feared the new Constitution was too strong were referred to as...
Anti-Federalist
The rights of the accused, such as a speedy trial and a jury is protected by which Amendment?
6th Amendment
Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and George Mason were considered...
Anti-Federalist
Executive Branch
Each branch of government has powers that they hold over the others. This is called...
Which part of Congress was drafted to benefit states with a large population? (hint: Virginia Plan)
House of Representatives
The 8th Amendment protects us from...
George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton were considered...
Federalists
Article III of the Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch, run by the...
Supreme Court
Enumerated
Which part of Congress was designed to benefit states with a small population?
Senate
Which amendment states that rights states in the Constitution are NOT total, and that people still have rights not listed.
9th Amendment
Who wrote the Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom?
Thomas Jefferson
What system of government was initially tried in the United States, but deemed too weak to be effective
Articles of Confederation
How many states had to ratify the Constitution before it could become law?
9
3/5th Compromise
Search and Seizure
This rebellion illustrated the need for a stronger government when it couldn't be initially put down by the states.
Daniel Shays' Rebellion
How many articles are their in the Constitution?
7
What method is used to elect the President of the United States?
Electoral College
Which state did not have any delegates at the Constitutional Convention? They didn't go over a dispute concerning paper money
Rhode Island