Bill of Rights
What amendment prevents soldiers being quartered in citizens homes?
3rd amendment
Being able to go to whatever type of church you want is protected by which amendment?
1st amendment
What principle of government divides the government into 3 branches, executive, legislative, and judicial?
Separation of Powers
Why did delegates meet at the Constitutional Convention in the first place?
They needed a stronger government
Or
The government (AoC) was too weak
Which group supported having stronger state governments and a weaker national government?
Anti-Federalists
What amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?
2nd amendment
What amendment basically sets up the principle of Federalism by guaranteeing certain rights/powers to the states?
10th amendment
What principle of government is about the power of the people, who can exert that power by voting?
Popular Sovereignty
Who is the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What did Anti-Federalists want added to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What does the 4th amendment do?
Prevent illegal searches and seizures
Why did the founding fathers include a process for amending the constitution?
So the government can adapt to current conditions
The goal of all of the different principles is to have what effect on the government?
Limit its power
What compromise determined how enslaved people would be counted for representation and taxation?
3/5 Compromise
How were Federalists able to get enough support for the Constitution?
What does the 8th amendment prevent?
Excessive fines, punishments, and bails
What amendment guarantees a trial by jury in a CRIMINAL TRIAL?
6th amendment
What principle of government is being used when Congress passes a bill, but the president vetoes that bill, only to have Congress override his veto?
Checks and Balances
What part of the country gained more voting power through the 3/5's compromise?
The South
What group felt the Bill of Rights was unnecessary?
What are the 5 rights listed in the 1st amendment?
100 per right answer
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition
Speech
What right was guaranteed by the Magna Carta, but can also be found in the 5th amendment?
Due Process
What principle of government splits up certain powers between the national, state, and local governments?
Federalism
What was created to merge the best ideas of the Virginia plan and New Jersey plans together?
The Great Compromise
What group was Alexander Hamilton a member of?
What group was George Mason a member of?
250 points each
Alexander Hamilton = Federalist
George Mason = Anti-Federalist