History slide deck 11
Judicial Branch
Law interpreter
Opposed ratification argued for the preservation of states' rights and more localized governance.
Anti-Federalists
Means there’s only one group of lawmakers making decisions.
The right to remain silent
5th Amendment
Law Enforcer
Executive Branch
What did the Federalists argue for?
Argued in favor of a strong central government
What did the Articles of Confederation establish?
A weak central government
If Congress passed a law to establish an official religion for the US, they would be in violation of this amendment.
1st Amendment
Legislative
Law Maker
Three-Fifths Compromise
Determined that three-fifths of the enslaved population would be counted for both representation and taxation purposes
Served as the first governing document for the United States, unifying the newly independent states under a central government with limited power
Articles of Confederation
The police officer attempts to search your house but gives you no valid reason. What amendment protects you from the search?
4th Amendment
Federalism
The division of power between national and state governments.
Resolved the debate between large and small states by creating a bicameral legislature
The Great Compromise
What were the rules for the new states in the Western territories?
The state could not have slavery, or private property, and you need public education.
If the Constitution doesn't specifically give the federal government a power, that power belongs to the states or the people.
10th Amendment
Was designed to create a dynamic and responsive government, where each branch would have distinct responsibilities and the ability to limit the powers of the others.
Checks and balances
A series of 85 essays written primarily by Hamilton and Madison, which played a key role in persuading the public and state legislatures to support ratification
Federalists papers
Highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the need for a stronger central government.
Shay's Rebellion
Doesn't allow the use of excessive bails or fines in criminal trials.
8th Amendment