Founding Fathers
He is known as the "Father" of the Constitution. Who was it?
James Maddison
This amendment protects the freedom of speech, religion, the press, and assembly.
First Amendment
This document, written in 1787, outlines the structure of the U.S. government.
The Constitution
The president can sign or do this bill to stop it from becoming a law.
Veto
What year were the Articles ratified?
1781
He wrote the Declaration of Independence and later became President. Who was it?
Thomas Jefferson
This amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Fourth Amendment
Madison expressed this fundamental principle in Federalist No. 51, explaining why "ambition must be made to counteract ambition."
Separation Of Powers
This branch has the constitutional power to “advise and consent,” meaning it approves treaties and presidential appointments.
The Legislative Branch
The central government had this level of authority in relation to the states under the Articles.
Very little power
This founding father argued for strongly for the Bill of Rights. Who was it>
George Mason
Which amendment gives you the right to a speedy trial?
Sixth Amendment
Hamilton, Madison, and Jay wrote writings arguing in favor of ratifying the Constitution. What were they?
Federalist Papers
This branch decides if the laws follow the Constitution
The Judicial Branch
The Articles established a single branch of government. What branch was it?
The Legislative Branch
He published several Federalist Papers under the writing name "Publius."
Alexander Hamilton
Which amendment states that any right not listed in the Constitution still belongs to the people?
Ninth Amendment
This compromise counted a percentage of slaves for representation and taxation purposes, reflecting profound disagreements about slavery at the Convention.
Three-Fifths Compromise
Allows the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional.
Judicial Review
A major weakness of the Articles was?
Collect taxes
He was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court after negotiating the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which put an official stop to the Revolutionary War.
John Jay
This less evident right that guarantees justice in criminal situations is included in the Sixth Amendment, which also provides the right to a prompt and public trial.
Confront the witnesses and have legal counsel
This procedure, which permits formal changes to the Constitution, is outlined in Article V.
The Amendment Process
The supreme Court has how many justices?
9
This gathering in 1787, where the Constitution was put together, was prompted by the flaws of the Articles.
Constitutional Convention