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What does ratify mean?
To approve.
How many states had to approve something for it to get ratified?
9 out of 13 states.
What were the states that had ratified the earliest?
The states that ratified earlier were Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Who was called the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison.
What do courts still refer to when making decisions about the principles and role of government?
They still refer to the Federalist Papers when making decisions about the principles and role of government.
What does Amend mean?
To change.
1. Federalists are people who agree and support the ratification of the Constitution.
2. Anti-Federalists are people who tend to disagree with what the Constitution has to offer.
Extra fact: Most Anti-Federalists are wanting a Bill of Rights to be secured.
What was the last state that ratified the Constitution?
Rhode Island
What were two important leaders of the constitutional convention?
George Washington and James Madison.
Why did the nation's unity remain in doubt even though the Constitution was ratified?
What does statute mean?
A law or rule
What warning did Antifederalists make about Washington?
Antifederalists admired Washington, but they warned that future Presidents might lack Washington’s honor and skill. And he might become a king. They didn't want the office to be highly powerful.
What state did not send a delegate to the Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island
Why did the Anti- Federalist not want the Constitution to be official?
They feared the government would have too much power.
The Bill of Rights.
What does Anti-Federalist mean?
An opponent of a strong federal government
Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
1. Federalists; James Madison
2. Alexander Hamilton
3. John Jay
Which states held out on ratification?
Rhode Island and North Carolina.
What are 2 of the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, executive, and judicial.
How long ago was the constitution made in years?
*Hint* it is over a 100 years.
237 or 236 years.
What are the Federalist Papers?
A series of essays in support of ratifying the Constitution.
What was the 9th state that ratify and made it so the Constitution could be official.
( What was the 9th state to ratify.)
New Hampshire
What year was the Constitution ratified?
1788
What is the purpose of the Bill of rights?
The bill of rights was for freedom of liberty, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion/ your individual rights.
Who were the oldest and youngest members of the Constitutional Convention?
Benjamin Franklin (81) Jonathan Dayton (26)