US Amendments
The fourth amendment protects citizens from what?
Unreasonable search & seizures
Who was the leader of the Federalist Party?
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the leader of the Anti-Federalist Party?
Thomas Jefferson
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The first governing document of the country.
The second amendment contains which right?
The right to a militia
List three minority groups.
Answers will vary.
The 5th Amendment contains which famous phrase?
Double Jeopardy
Define the term criminal case
When the government sues a citizen
The 8th Amendment protects citizens from what?
Cruel & Unusual Punishment
The country ruled by everyone is a key belief of the Federalist Party.
True or False?
False
An alliance with England is a key belief of the Anti-Federalist Party.
True or False?
False
Define the term civil case.
When one citizen sues another citizen
List the five freedoms in the 1st amendment.
Contains the rights of speech, religion, press, protest, and petition.
A loose reading of the Constitution is a key belief of the Federalist Party.
True or False?
True
A weak central government is a key belief of the Anti-Federalist Party.
True or False
True
Define the term warrant.
A piece of paper issued by a judge giving the police permission to search your property
Describe the protection/theme of the 10th amendment.
Protects state rights.
List ALL five beliefs of the Federalist Party.
You need all five beliefs to get the points.
Country ruled by the rich
Strong central government that favors industry
Alliance with England
National bank & money system
Loose reading of the Constitution
List ALL five beliefs of the Anti-Federalist Party.
You need all five beliefs to get the points.
Country ruled by everyone
Weak central government
Alliance with France
Government favors farmers & working class
Strict reading of the Constitution
Define the phrase majority rules
The idea that the larger more powerful group gets to make the political decisions