Federalist Vs Anti-Federalist
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To persuade states to ratify the Constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution protect individual freedoms.
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
A newspaper criticizes the president without punishment. Which amendment protects this?
First Amendment (freedom of the press).
What principle means “the people rule”?
Popular Sovereignty.
What concern did Anti-Federalists express about the presidency?
They feared it could become too powerful—like a king.
What is the First Amendment?
freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Who was a strong Federalist who co-wrote The Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton
Police search a house without a warrant. Which right is violated?
Fourth Amendment
What principle divides power between national and state governments?
Federalism.
Who were two main authors of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton and James Madison.
What amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
The Fourth Amendment.
Who refused to sign the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights?
George Mason.
A citizen refuses to let soldiers stay in their home. Which amendment protects this?
Third Amendment.
What principle ensures each branch can limit the power of the others?
Checks and Balances.
What did Anti-Federalists believe was the best way to protect liberty?
Keeping power with state governments or adding a bill of rights
What does the Eighth Amendment protect against?
Cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail or fines.
Who helped persuade Americans to support ratification of the Constitution?
John Jay
A person is found guilty without a trial. Which amendment was violated?
Sixth Amendment (right to a fair and speedy trial).
What principle divides the government into three branches?
Separation of Powers
What is one way the Constitution addressed Anti-Federalist concerns?
By adding the Bill of Rights and limiting government power through separation of powers and checks and balances.
What is the 10th Amendment
Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people
Who was a key Anti-Federalist who warned against a powerful national government?
Patrick Henry (“Give me liberty or give me death!”).
A student wears a shirt supporting a protest, and the school suspends them. Which amendment defends them?
First Amendment (freedom of speech).
What principle states that even government officials must follow the law?
Limited Government.