Federalists
What did the Federalists favor regarding the Constitution?
The Federalists favored ratification of the Constitution.
What stance did the Anti-Federalists take concerning the Constitution?
The Anti-Federalists opposed ratification of the Constitution.
What did the Three-Fifths Compromise state?
All “free persons” should be counted as well as “three-fifths of all other persons.”
Who was unanimously selected as the president of the convention?
George Washington.
What does limited government mean?
No government is all-powerful and can only do those things that the people have given it power to do
Who were the leaders of the Federalists?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay.
Who were the leaders of the Anti-Federalists?
Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Richard Henry Lee, and Patrick Henry.
What was the Great Compromise also known as?
The Connecticut Compromise.
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison.
What is popular sovereignty?
The people are sovereign and have all of the political power.
What were the Federalists focused on during the debate?
The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
What was a major objection of the Anti-Federalists?
Too much power given to the central government and not enough powers to the states.
What did the Commerce Compromise prevent Congress from doing?
Congress was forbidden the power to tax the export of goods from any state
Who led the fight to ratify the Bill of Rights?
Thomas Jefferson.
Where is the Commerce Clause located?
Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Constitution.
What did the Federalists want in terms of government structure?
A strong national government.
What did the Anti-Federalists demand for the Constitution?
Provisions to protect civil liberties.
Who proposed the Virginia Plan?
Edmund Randolph and James Madison.
What was the name of the rebellion led by Daniel Shays?
Shays' Rebellion.
What principle ensures that government and its officers are subject to the law?
Rule of Law.
Under what pseudonym did Hamilton, Madison, and Jay write The Federalist Papers?
Publius
What was a key concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding individual rights?
The Constitution did not provide for protection of American citizens' basic rights.
What was the key feature of the Connecticut Plan regarding representation in Congress?
It created two houses in Congress: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Who wrote and published The Federalist Papers?
Hamilton, Madison, and Jay.
What does federalism entail?
Power is divided among the national and regional governments, such as states and cities.