Bill of Rights
What amendment states that US citizens have the right to bare arms?
The Second Amendment
The Articles limited the power of the central government and gave more power to the _______.
States
The _____ Convention in Philadelphia addressed the weaknesses of the Articles by giving more power to the central government
Constitutional
The delegates elected which person to preside over the convention?
George Washington
A hungry soldier shows up at your door demanding to be let in and to be fed. You say no.
Third Amendment
What amendment is "You do not have to quarter Soldiers"?
Third Amendment
The weakness of central government made it hard to collect ____, which lowered the revenue of the national government.
Taxes
Fill in the blank: Alexander Hamilton, one of the leaders of the convention, was considered a ____, meaning he supported a stronger central government
Federalist
What house had representatives based on population?
House of Representatives
You start a petition to have video games banned from stores.
First Amendment
What amendment states that people have the right to a speedy trial?
Sixth Amendment
To change the Articles, _____ states needed to approve the amendment.
Thirteen.
The Constitution was adopted in __________ _____ in Philadelphia
Independence Hall
What did the smaller states fear that the larger states would do?
Take over the government, with proportional representation
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.
Fourth Amendment
What amendment states that you cannot be punished cruelly?
Eighth Amendment
This conflict, fought mostly by poor farmers in Massachusetts who were upset about high taxes, led colonial leaders to think about the effectiveness of the Articles
Shays' Rebellion
Name the 3 branches of government in the Constitution?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
How many people are in Senate?
100
You are called to the office because the principal thinks you vandalized the restroom. You refuse to answer any questions.
Fifth Amendment
What amendment states that people have rights outside of those stated in the Constitution?
Ninth Amendment
The Articles of Confederation was created in this state; so was the U.S. Constitution
Pennsylvania
Prevents one branch of government from getting too powerful.
Checks and Balances
What was the main conflict between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Bill of Rights
States make laws about how old you have to be to get your driver's license.
Tenth Amendment