The Constitution
What is the Constitution?
A document explaining the rights of Americans, which are protected by law
Which group did not support the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
The first ten amendments are known as the ____________
Bill of Rights
The __________ was the first government of the United States
Continental Congress
Who were the four presidents who helped write the Constitution? Hint: They are the founding fathers!
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Which group believed the powers and limits in the Constitution?
Federalists
This amendment gives people the freedom of religion, speech, and the press.
First Amendment
When Congress didn't have money to pay debts, they paid with __________ instead.
land
What is the name of the rebellion that caused the Continental Congress to meet again to discuss a new Constitution?
Shays' Rebellion
Which group believed in a strong central government?
Federalists
This amendment says that the government cannot force people to house soldiers without the consent of homeowners.
Third Amendment
The three branches of government are:
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What are the four political concepts found in the United States Constitution?
Liberty
Individual Rights
Government by the People
Limited Government
Which group wanted the power to remain with the states?
Anti-Federalists
This amendment says the government, including the police, cannot search a property unless it has a warrant.
Fourth Amendment
What is the key difference between a monarchy and a democracy?
Democracy: People are able to rule because they are elected by the people
Monarchy: Only one person holds power and leaders are typically not chosen by the people
Why do we call the Constitution a living document?
George Washington was a ____________ (Federalist or Anti-Federalist)
Federalist
This amendment says that the Constitution does not explain all of the rights of the people and the state and that there are other rights kept by the people
Ninth Amendment
What is federalism?
A government where power is divided between the central government and the government of smaller units (like states)