Bill of Rights
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly?
1st Amendment
Which principle says power comes from the people?
Popular Sovereignty
Which document first limited the King’s power?
Magna Carta
What compromise created a two-house Congress, one by population and one by equal representation?
Great Compromise
Who wanted a strong national government?
Federalists
Which amendment protects the rights of the accused, including due process and no double jeopardy?
5th Amendment
Which principle divides government into three branches?
Separation of Powers
Which document introduced separation of powers and protected elections?
English Bill of Rights
What compromise decided enslaved people would count for representation?
Three-Fifths Compromise
Who wanted stronger state governments and a weaker central government?
Anti-Federalists
Which amendment guarantees a speedy, public trial by jury and the right to an attorney?
6th Amendment
Which principle gives each branch the ability to limit the power of the others?
Checks and Balances
Which document established self-rule and laws made by the group?
Mayflower Compact
Under the Articles of Confederation, what was one major weakness?
No power to tax
Which group believed the Constitution should include a Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalists
Which amendment prevents cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
Which principle means government must also follow the law?
Limited Government
Which set of essays helped convince Americans to ratify the Constitution?
Federalist Papers
Which was a strength of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could declare war
Which group wrote essays to convince people to support the Constitution?
Federalists
Which amendment gives jury trials in civil lawsuits over $20?
7th Amendment
Which principle guarantees rights and liberties to all citizens?
Individual Rights
Which document served as America’s first government but was too weak?
Articles of Confederation
Which process allows the Constitution to change over time to meet society’s needs?
Amendment process
Patrick Henry opposed the Constitution because he feared it would create what?
A consolidated empire / too powerful central government