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Fed/AntiFed
Government
Government 2
Amendments
Amendments 2
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Which group supported the Constitution and a strong central government
The Federalist
100
What was the first government of the U.S.
The Articles of Confederation
100
What does the Legislative Branch do
Write/Make Laws
100
What is the First Amendment
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Petition, and Assembly
100
What is the 6th Amendment
right to a speedy and public trial
200
Which group did not support the Constitution or disliked a strong central government
The AntiFederalist
200
What replaced the Articles of Confederation
the Constitution
200
What does the Executive Branch do
Enforce the laws
200
What is the 2nd Amendment
The Right to Bear Arms
200
what is the 7th Amendment
Right to trial by jury in civil cases over $20
300
Who supported the Constitution and a National Bank
Alexander Hamilton
300
What event showed that the Articles of Confederation were too weak
Shay's Rebellion
300
What does the Judicial Branch do
Interpret the Laws
300
What is the Third Amendment
Protection against Quartering of Soldiers
300
What is the 8th Amendment
Right to not have excessive bail or punishment
400
Who is an AntiFederalist that supported the protection of individual rights
George Mason
400
How did James Madison break down the government under the Constitution
Separation of Powers/ Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branch
400
What is over check the Legislative Branch has over the Executive
Override a veto, Impeach a President, reject treaties, reject appointments
400
What is the 4th Amendment
Protection against unlawful search and seizures
400
What is the 9th Amendment
Power left to the people
500
What was published anonymously and supported the constitution
The Federalist Papers
500
What System was put in place to make sure on branch does not over power another branch
Checks and Balances
500
What is one check the Judicial Branch has over the Executive
may declare actions unconstitutional
500
What is the Fifth Amendment
Right to not self incriminate, double jeopardy, due process
500
What is the 10th Amendment
Power left to the states