Election Process (Cesia)
Federalists (Kiza)
Anti-Federalists & the Constitutional Debate (Kiza)
Civic Participation Skills
Political Parties (Cesia)
100
What is a congressional district?
A territorial division of a state from which a member of the U.S. House of Representatives is elected
100
What did Federalists believe?
They believed a strong central government was necessary to defend the nation and keep it united
100
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
People who favored strong states rights and individual rights. They opposed the new Constitution.
100
What does credible mean?
Believable or trustworthy
100
What are the two major US political parties?
Democrats and Republicans
200
In what month do people vote in the general elections?
November
200
How did Federalist convince people to ratify (approve) the new Constitution?
The Federalist Papers, letters to newspapers, speeches
200
What 10 amendments were added to the Constitution because of the Anti-Federalists?
The Bill of Rights
200
What is a step that needs to be completed before voting?
Examples: Be a citizen, be over 18, register to vote, find out where to vote, research the candidates
200
What is one common belief of the Republican Party?
Examples: Lower taxes, gun rights, protection of unborn babies, stricter immigration
Remember: Not all members of a political party have exactly the same beliefs
300
What is a political poll?
Political polls ask people what they think about candidates and the issues they stand for
300
Identify one of the three authors of the Federalist Papers?
James Madison, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton
300
Who was a famous anti-federalist?
Examples: Patrick Henry, George Mason, Samuel Adams
300
What does persuasion mean?
To make someone do or think something by giving them good reasons
300
What is one common belief of the Democratic Party?
Examples: Access to abortion, universal healthcare, gun restrictions, environmental protection
Remember: Not all members of a political party have exactly the same beliefs
400
What is a referendum?
Bills that are voted on by citizens at the polls
400
When were the Federalist Papers published?
1787-1788
400
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
9
400
How can you determine if something is credible?
Examples: Checking the information, Checking the authors qualifications, examining the document for internal consistency
400
What is a party platform?
A statement of beliefs held by a political party
500
What is are primary elections?
Preliminary election whereby voters decide their party's candidates
500
How many essays are part of the Federalist Papers?
85
500
When was the Constitution ratified?
1789
500
What does consensus building mean?
Both parties search for common ground or areas of mutual agreement in order to solve a conflict
500
What are political action committees?
an organization that raises money privately to influence elections or legislation, especially at the federal level.