Which group didn't support the constitution and a strong central government?
What is Anti-federalists
Who wrote the federalists papers?
What is Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay.
True or False ?
Bill of Rights-ten of the proposed amendments intended to protect citizens’ rights.
True
The right to bear arms?
2nd amendment.
People who opposed the ratification of the constitution?
Anti-federalists
Why did Anti-federalists oppose the constitution?
What is they believed that it took too much power away from the states and believed that it lacked enough protection for individual rights.
What year were they published in book form?
What is 1788.
What year did the states ratify the Bill of rights?
1791
No quartering of soldier?
3rd amendment.
People who supported the ratification of the constitution?
Federalist
Who is the federalist leaders?
What is Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, James Madison
How many states had to pass the constitution, in order to ratify it?
What is 9.
How many amendments are there?
10
Freedom of religion, speech,press and assembly?
1st amendment.
official change, correction, or addition to a law or constitution?
Amendment
Which group worried that a national government would become to strong?
What is Anti-federalists
Who was the 9th state to ratify the constitution?
What is New Hampshire
What percent of the states have to ratify the amendments in order for it to take effect?
3/4
No excessive bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment
8th amendment.
The first ten amendments to the constitution;ratified in 1791?
Bill of the Rights
Which group thought that the separation of powers would keep the national government from becoming too strong?
What is Federalists.
Who was the last state to ratify the constitution?
What is Rhode Island
What percent of Congress have to approve a amendment for it to pass.
2/3
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
10th amendment
Essays that defended and explained the Constitution and tried to reassure Americans that the states would not be overpowered or by the national government?
Federalist Papers.