Bill of Rights 1
Which Amendment protects citizens freedom of speech, press religion, etc.
1st Amendment
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
Introduce the constitution, and outline the purpose for the government in America
What problem caused the people of America to hold the Constitutional Convention
The Articles of Confederation were too weak
Who was the philosopher that wanted to protect citizens natural rights?
John Locke
What did the federalist party believe in?
A strong national government
Which Amendment prohibited citizens from quartering soldiers in their home
3rd Amendment
What does the Preamble mean when it says "provide for the common defense"?
The government will protect its citizens from any threats or enemies.
Which plan wanted state representation to be based on Population?
Virginia Plan
How did Shays' Rebellion convince people that the Articles of Confederation were too weak?
America did not have a national army to put down the rebellion.
Who did the Anti Federalists believe should have power?
State governments
Which Amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment
8th Amendment
Who is considered to be the "father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Which kind of states supported the New Jersey Plan and wanted every state to be considered equal and each have one vote
Small states
Starting in Britain and France, what was the time period called where people started thinking about new ideas of how the government should treat its people?
What political party did Alexander Hamilton belong to?
Federalists
Which Amendment allows for citizens to be "innocent until proven guilty" and protects citizens from being tried for the same crime twice?
What is meant by the preamble when it says "to ourselves and our posterity"
These laws will help everyone including the generations of America to come
What compromise did people come up with concerning the voting rights of slaves during the Constitutional Convention?
the 3/5ths Compromise
Baron de Montesquieu believed that power should not be had by one person or organization, How did Montesquieu want to make sure power would be equal?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
This political party wanted Congress to have the power to coin money
Federalists
Which Amendment grants citizens the right to a fair and speedy trial
6th Amendment
List all five principles outlined in the Preamble of the United States
Establish Justice
Insure Domestic Tranquility
Promote the General Welfare
Provide for the Common Defense
Secure the Blessings of Liberty
How did the Anti Federalists ensure that the rights of citizens would be protected in the new constitution
They put in a Bill of Rights
What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?
Create a government for the Northwest territory, and encourage westward settlement
Anti Federalists