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Articles of Confederation
Federalists/Anti Federalists
Other Amendments
Preamble
Bill of Rights
100
The first attempt at government and a constitution in the United States was called this.
Articles of Confederation
100
What were the first two political parties called in the United States?
Federalist and Anti Federalists
100
What is an amendment?
Change in the Constitution
100
How does the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution begin?
We the people?
100
What are the rights listed under the first amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of religion, Right to assemble, Freedom of press
200
Under the Articles of Confederation, there was only one branch of government. What branch of government existed under the Articles of Confederation?
Legislative Branch
200
Name one member of the Federalists.
James Madison
200
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
200
What is the name of the part of the Constitution that lays out the purpose of government according to the United States?
What is the Preamble?
200
Which amendment protects citizens from illegal search and seizure?
What is the fourth amendment?
300
What was the result of Shay's Rebellion?
The writing of the U.S. Constitution
300
Name one member of the Anti Federalists.
Thomas Jefferson
300
Which amendment gave black men the right to vote?
15th amendment
300
How many purposes of government does the Preamble list?
Six
300
Angel was convicted of a crime and was forced to be whipped. What right was violated in Angel's case?
What is the eighth amendment?
400
What system of government was put in place under the Articles of Confederation?
What is con federal?
400
Why were the anti federalists afraid of giving more power to the central (federal) government?
Did not want to repeat a monarchy
400
Which amendment freed the slaves?
What is the 13th amendment?
400
What are 2 of the six purposes of government according to the Preamble?
order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity,
400
Which amendment gives you the right to remain silent?
What is the 5th amendment?
500
List three issues with the Articles of Confederation.
Lacked the ability to collect taxes, no national military, no executive branch
500
The Anti Federalists would not ratify the Constitution unless the Federalists added this to the Constitution.
Bill of Rights
500
Which amendment changed the voting age to 18 years old?
26th amendment
500
What does it mean to "ensure domestic tranquility"?
Peace in our country
500
What is the 10th amendment?
Powers not given to the federal government are delegated to state governments.