The 7 Articles
Which group wanted a strong national government and supported ratifying the Constitution?
Federalists
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
1st Amendment
Article I establishes which branch of government?
Legislative Branch (Congress)
What was the main reason the Anti-Federalists opposed the new Constitution?
It did not have a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms.
Voting for a representative to make laws for you is an example of:
Republicanism
The 4th Amendment protects citizens against:
Unreasonable searches and seizures.
In the memory device "Lazy Elephants Jump Slowly And Sleep Regularly", what does "Jump" stand for?
Judicial Branch (Article 3)
Who wrote The Federalist Papers under the pen name "Publius"?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
What is Federalism?
Power is shared between national and state governments.
What protection is guaranteed by the 5th Amendment?
Freedom from double jeopardy.
Which Article explains how to amend (change) the Constitution?
Article V
What do the first three words of the Preamble—"We the People"—mean?
Government power comes from the citizens.
The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress is an example of:
Checks and Balances
Which amendment guarantees the right to a lawyer in criminal trials?
6th Amendment
Article VI states that the Constitution is the "Supreme Law of the Land." What does this mean?
Federal laws override state laws when they conflict.
Which phrase in the Preamble means protecting the nation from foreign attacks?
Provide for the Common Defense
Which principle divides government responsibilities into three separate branches?
Separation of Powers
What does the 8th Amendment prohibit?
Excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment.