Bill of Rights
the right to bear arms is which amendment?
2nd
This amendment abolished slavery.
13
What did the new jersey plan want?
One house in congress, with equal representation among the states.
Who is the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What was the name of the original constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Unlawful search and seizures is which amendment?
4
this gave citizenship to all born in the United States.
14
Who proposed the Virginia Plan?
James Madison
Who was the oldest delegate at the convention?
Benjamin Franklin
Why didn't the articles work?
They were weak because they had no strong central government. No power to tax, no president, no power to regulate commerce. The government couldn't pay its bills.
Name the five freedoms associated with the first amendment.
gave women the right to vote
What did the Virginia Plan want?
two houses in congress, both based on population
Who were the three people who wrote the federalist papers?
John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton
What role did Alexander Hamilton play in Washington's Cabinet?
Secretary of the Treasury
What does Amendment 8 say?
No cruel and unusual punishments.
what did the 26th amendment do?
said 18 year olds can vote
What is the name of the compromise on representation in congress?
Connecticut/Great Compromise
Who proposed the Connecticut Compromise?
Roger Sherman
What role did John Adams play in Washington's Presidency?
He was Vice President.
What does amendment 5 say?
Prohibits you being a witness against yourself and double jeopardy.
Which amendment is the prohibition amendment?
18th
Explain the issue on slavery and representation. What did the framers come up with?
The south wanted their slaves to be counted towards population so they would get more representatives in congress. The North didn't want the slaves to be counted, so the south would have less power. In the end they decided 3/5 of a slave would be counted.
Who killed Alexander Hamilton?
Aaron Burr
FDR- Franklin Roosevelt