Articles of Confederation
What are the Articles of Confederation
The First Constitution
What did Federalist believe?
They would approve the Constitution as is
The Constitution took the Ratification of how many states for it to go into effect?
9 out of 13
This Amendment protects against the quartering of Soldiers
3
Amendment that ended slavery
13
What does the word Ratify mean?
to approve
What did Anti-Federalist believe was missing from the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
The beginning of the Constitution is called...
The Preamble
This Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment
8
This Amendment defines citizenship
14
What event proved that the Articles of Confederation were too weak?
Shay's Rebellion
Who was against ratifying the constitution?
Anti-Federalists
What are the three parts of the Constitution
Preamble
Articles
Amendments
Name the 5 freedoms in the first Amendment
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition
Speech
This Amendment gave women the Right to Vote
19
What are two things the government could do under the Articles?
Raise an Army, Declare War, Sign Treaties
What was the name of the famous Newspaper Articles Written in support Constitution?
The Federalist Papers
What is the last step in Amendment the constitution?
It must be approved by 3/4th of all states
This amendment ensures a speedy trial, right to a lawyer and impartial jury?
6
This Amendment ended poll taxes
24
Name 3 weaknesses under the Articles
Weak National Government
Could Not Tax or Regulate Trade
No common Currency
1 vote per state
No Executive or Judicial Branch
What did Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagree about most?
The size and strength of the Central Government
An Amendment proposed by congress moves to state legislatures when it has been approved by_________.
2/3 of Congress
What is it called when the government takes away someones property for public use?
Eminent Domain
This Amendment said that there must be equal protection under the law
14