Articles of Confederation
What was America’s first plan of government that created a “league of friendship” among the states?
Articles of Confederation
In what city did the Constitutional Convention meet in 1787?
Philadelphia
What was added to the Constitution to satisfy Anti-Federalists worried about individual freedoms?
The Bill of Rights
How many Articles are there in the Constitution?
7
Which amendment abolished slavery?
The 13th Amendment
What system was created to admit new states to the Union?
Northwest Ordinance
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution?"
James Madison
Which group supported the Constitution but agreed to add a Bill of Rights?
The Federalists
Which article creates the Legislative Branch?
Article 1
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
What major power did Congress lack under the Articles, making it difficult to pay debts or soldiers?
The power to collect taxes.
Which plan favored large states with a legislature based on population?
The Virginia Plan
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly, and petition?
The 1st Amendment
Which article contains the Supremacy Clause stating the Constitution is the highest law?
Article VI
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th Amendment
What uprising by farmers showed the Articles of Confederation were too weak?
Shays’ Rebellion
What compromise created a two-house Congress, with representation in the House based on population and equal representation in the Senate?
The Great Compromise
Which amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures?
The 4th Amendment
Which article explains how the Constitution can be amended?
Article V
Which amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
How many states had to agree in order to change the Articles of Confederation?
All 13 States
What compromise counted enslaved people as part of a state’s population for representation?
The Three-Fifths Compromise
Who wrote and introduced the original list of rights that became the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
Which article outlines the ratification process requiring 9 out of 13 states?
Article VII
How many amendments are there in the Constitution?
27