Amendments
15. The ____________________________ protects citizens’s freedom of speech and religion, the right to petition and assemble, and the press.
1st Amendment
21. The ____________________________ is intended to help protect individuals’ rights.
The Bill of Rights
Principle in which power of the government is divided into 3 branches
Separation of Power
____________________________ believed a strong national government under the Constitution was necessary to stabilize the country.
Federalists
Because of the Three-Fifths Compromise, the ____________________________ states gained more political power.
Southern
2. The ____________________________ prevents the government from forcing its citizens to quarter (or house) soldiers during times of peace.
3rd Amendment
6. The Constitution was written in the year of ____________.
1787
Principle that allows people can vote for their Representatives.
Republicanism
Anti-Federalist
The ____________ was established as a means to count enslaved people for representation purposes.
Three-Fifths Compromise
14. The ____________________________ protects citizens’ right to a speedy, fair trial by jury in criminal cases.
6th Amendment
4. During the Constitutional Era, the ____________________________ were published anonymously to persuade people to support a strong national government under a Constitution.
Federalist Papers
To avoid another absolute ruler, the Founders created the idea of _________________________________________________, which limits the power of each branch of government.
checks and balances
___________________________ was a Federalist who argued for a strong national government. Wrote 51 out of the 85 Federalist Papers
Alexander Hamilton
The __________ argued for equal representation for all states and favored small states.
New Jersey Plan
10. The ____________________________ includes Eminent Domain, Double Jeopardy, and prevention against self-incrimination.
5th Amendment
5. The Constitution was written in the city of ____________________________.
Philadelphia
13. ____________________________ refers to the idea that the People hold the power through voting and elections.
popular sovereignty
"Father of the Constitution," because he authored it.
James Madison
Established the way to Admit New States.
Northwest Ordinance
10th Amendment
17. The ____________________________ required that approval from 9/13 be given before any decisions could be made, so Congress had a difficult time functioning under this document.
Articles of Confederation
Principle in which the States and Federal Governments share power and together govern the country.
Federalism
______________________ was an anti-federalist who argued against a strong national government.
George Mason
_____ of Congress to Propose an Amendment and
_____ of States to Ratify an Amendment
New Hampshire