Writing
This first form of US government failed to handle Shay's Rebellion.
What was the Articles of Confederation?
"We the People ... " refers to _________.
Who are the American People?
Article I focuses on this branch of the US Government.
What is the Legislative Branch?
This group wanted to have the Constitution enacted as America's new form of government.
Who were the Federalists?
"For the common defence" ... refers to
What is building up of a national military?
Article II focuses on this branch of the US Government.
What is the Executive Branch?
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
"Ensure domestic tranquility" refers to ...
What is maintaining peace within the United States?
This articles details all of those who signed the Constitution.
What is Article VII?
This Virginia delegate was responsible for writing the main body of the Constitution.
Who was James Madison?
Posterity refers to _____________.
What is future generations?
This article states that all major judges and officials must make a loyalty oath in order to take office.
What is Article VI?
These three writers were famous later for writing the Federalist Papers.
Who were John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison?
Promote the general Welfare Refers to
What is the general health and well being of all Americans is protected by the constitution?
This Article focuses on how new states enter into the Union.
What is Article IV?