Bill of Rights
What is the 1st amendment in the Bill of Rights?
freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Who were the Federalists?
group of people who supported the ratification of the United States Constitution.
You start a petition to have video games banned from stores.
1st Amendment
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
Group of people who opposed the ratification of the United States Constitution
What is the supreme law of the United States?
The U.S. Constitution
Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
Which group favored more power being held by the states, Anti-Federalists or Federalists?
Anti-Federalists
You are fined $5,000 for stealing a candy bar.
8th Amendment
What was one of the concerns of the Anti-Federalists about the Constitution?
that the Constitution did not include a specific list of rights that would protect individual liberties
How many articles are there in the U.S. Constitution?
7 Articles
Which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
Why did the Federalists support the Constitution?
believed that a strong central government was necessary for the stability and success of the new nation.
A woman is arrested for breaking into her friend's house and stealing something. She is sent to jail and told she won't be going to trial for at least 3 years.
6th Amendment
Why did the Anti-Federalist fear a strong central government?
Fear of creating another tyranny like the King of Great Britain
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases?
6th Amendment
Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
The police pull you over and demand to search your car. They search every part of the car and take some of your personal items.
4th Amendment
What was the first constitution that the Anti Federalists supported?
Articles of Confederation
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
What did the Federalists believe to be the major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
No power to tax, no courts, and no control over trade?
The state of Georgia sets a maximum speed limit of 70 miles per hour that everyone who drives in this state must follow.
10th Amendment
Which group favored a stronger central government, Anti-Federalists or Federalists?
Federalists
How many amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution?
27 amendments currently