Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Who were the Federalists?
1. Alexander Hamilton
2. James Maddison
3. John Jay
4. George Washington
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Maddison
What did the first Amendment talk about?
Freedom of Speech, religion, petition, assembly, press
What was Amendment four about?
No unreasonable search and seizures
What’s Article four about?
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Which 3 Anti-Federalists didn’t sign the Constitution?
1. Eldridge Gerry
2. George Mason
3. Edmund Randolph
Who wrote the Constitution?
James Maddison
According to the first Amendment are you allowed to yell fire in a burning theatre?
Yes because it’s burning and your in danger
What was Amendment 5 about?
You don’t have to testify against yourself
Who has the power to admit new states?
Congress
Which groups wants a strong central Government?
Federalists
Name three Anti-Federalists
1. Patrick Henry
2. Samuel Adams
3. John Hancock
What are the three exceptions of freedom of speech?
1. Can’t put people in harmful situations.
2. slander
3. Government can limit time and place
If you think some is committing a crime what must you get in order to search them or this property?
A warrant issued from a judge
Which article had to do with Amending the Constitutio?
Article 5
What did the Anti-Federalists dislike about the legislative branch?
They disliked that they could give unfair laws about money and taxes
Who persuaded George Washington to return and eventually become President?
Henry Knox
What was the purpose of the third Amendment?
You can’t quarter soldiers and this was partly because of what happened in British.
You cant make everything public and then be upset if they search you.
How many amendments have their been to the structure of the Constitiution as of today?
27
What was a challenge for the Federalists?
The people where used to tradition because of Britain and were scared the same situation would occur
One fact about John Jay
He was on the first Supreme Court
What must you own when you want to “bear arms (weaponry)”
A permit, warrant, or certificate.
what’s an indictment and how do you spell it?
It’s a formal accusation and it’s spelled indictment
What Eminent Domain?
Government can buy your property for public use but they must pay you a fair amount.