Articles of Confederation
Under the Articles, the national government could not collect these, making it hard to raise money.
Taxes
This group supported the new Constitution and wanted a strong national government.
Federalists
Creating a fair system of laws and courts
Establish justice
This amendment protects freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion.
First Amendment
This group feared a strong central government would take away people’s rights.
Anti-Federalists
Keeping peace and order within the country
Ensure domestic tranquility
This amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures. The goverment can't search you or take your property without evidence you likely committed a crime.
Fourth Amendment
This role did not exist, so there was no one to meet with leaders of other countries.
The President
This group wanted equal representation for each state in Congress, no matter the population.
Anti-Federalists
Joining the states together under one stronger national government.
Form a more perfect union
This amendment guarantees due process, meaning the government must follow fair procedures before taking away life, liberty, or property.
Fifth Amendment
The federal government could not recruit or manage this, so they could not defend the country.
A military
This group wanted the number of representatives per state to be based upon the state's population.
Protecting the nation from outside threats.
Provide for the common defense
This amendment bans cruel and unusual punishment.
Eighth Amendment
Disagreements between states could not be settled because there was not one of these.
Federal court system
The Anti-Federalists feared a strong central government might abuse power, so they demanded this be added to protect individual freedoms.
The Bill of Rights
Making sure people’s freedoms are protected for themselves and future generations
Secure the blessings of liberty
The Bill of Rights includes this many amendments.
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