fed vs Anti-fed
Which group supported the ratification of the Constitution and favored a strong national government?
Federalists
What compromise created a two-house legislature?
Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative Branch (Congress)
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
1st Amendment
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment (cruel and unusual punishment)
Which group opposed the Constitution because they feared a strong central government?
Anti-Federalists
Which compromise counted enslaved people as 3/5 of a person for representation?
Three-Fifths Compromise
Which branch can veto laws?
Executive Branch (President)
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
Which amendment reserves powers to the states or the people?
8th amendment
Who was a leading Federalist that helped write the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton (also acceptable: James Madison or John Jay)
What compromise decided that Congress could not ban the slave trade until 1808?
Slave Trade Compromise
Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional?
judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
Which amendment protects against excessive bail and fines?
9th Amendment (rights not listed)
What was one major concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding individual rights?
Lack of a Bill of Rights / fear rights wouldn’t be protected
Which compromise stated that escaped enslaved people must be returned to their owners?
Fugitive Slave Clause
What can Congress do if the president vetoes a bill?
Override the veto with a 2/3 vote
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?
6th Amendment
Which amendment ensures that rights not listed are still protected?
10th Amendment (reserved powers)
What promise did Federalists make to gain Anti-Federalist support for ratification?
To add a Bill of Rights
Why was the Great Compromise important for both large and small states?
It balanced power between large and small states (fair representation)
Which branch confirms presidential appointments and ratifies treaties?
Legislative Branch (Senate)
Which amendment protects against self-incrimination?
5th Amendment
Which amendment requires warrants to be based on probable cause?
14th Amendment (equal protection of the laws)