Important Documents
What was the nations first constitution that established a weak central Government?
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
What amendment gives power to the People that are not necessary written in the Constitution?
9th
What amendment gives us protection from unreasonable search and seizure?
4th
What principle of government guarantees the Bill of Rights?
Individual Rights
Principle that states powers are divided to ensure no one person/group has too much power
Separation of Powers
Which group of people wanted a strong central government and didn’t feel the need to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
Federalists
What rebellion made the founding fathers re-examine the Articles of Confederation?
Shays Rebellion
What amendment says the Federal government only has powers delegated by the Constitution and any other power belongs to the States?
10th
"Right to Bear Arms"
2nd Amendment
Which principle is found in Article I of the constitution and states that citizens elect (vote) representatives to govern them?
Republicanism
Define Checks and Balances
Principle of government allows each branch to check the power of the other branches
Which group of people wanted to ratify the Constitution only if it had a Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalists
How was the issue of representation decided between the Large and Small states?
The Great Compromise
"No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law."
3rd Amendment
This amendment includes:
Protection from self incrimination (don’t have to testify in court if accused of crime)
Due Process- fair treatment through out the judicial system
Miranda Rights (right to remain silent)
5th amendment
Which principle of Government limits the Government's powers to what is stated in the Constitution?
Limited Government
What branch enforces the laws, is lead by the presidents, and includes his cabinet?
Executive Branch
Which group wanted a strong state government because they believed a national leader would lead to tyranny?
Anti-Federalists
How did the North and the South decide the issue of representation when it came to enslaved people?
3/5 Compromise
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation"
6th Amendment
Which amendment guarantees citizens a right to a Trial by jury in civil cases?
7th
This principle is found in the first 3 words of the constitution, “We the People” and states that the government gets its power from the people (consent of the governed).
Popular Sovereignty
This branch judges the law, includes the supreme court, & determines which laws & policies are constitutional and which are not
Judiciary Branch
What is the purpose/function of the Bill of Rights?
Why did the Anti-Federalists want a Bill of Rights to be added to the constitution?
TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL FREEDOMS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
This was the only strength of the Articles of Confederation and it laid out the requirements for territories to become states.
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
8th Amendment
This amendment Gives us our five basic freedoms
Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, & Speech
1st amendment
Define Federalism
Principle of Government that divides power between the Federal and State governments.
This Branch of Government is made up of the House of Representatives & Senate they have the power to make laws
Legislative Branch
Why does James Madison and the Federalists believe in the principle of Federalism?
Hint: What were they wanting to protect us from?
They wanted to limit the governments power to protect us from abuses of power/tyranny