Federalists
What group supported the Constitution?
Who were the Federalists?
What did Anti-Federalists fear about the government?
They feared centralized power and potential tyranny.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
What was Shays' Rebellion?
An armed uprising by farmers protesting high taxes.
What is federalism?
A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and states.
Who wrote The Federalist Papers?
Who are Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay?
What was the main argument against the Constitution?
The lack of a Bill of Rights.
Why was the Bill of Rights added?
To protect individual liberties and address Anti-Federalist concerns.
What was the Constitutional Convention?
A meeting to draft the Constitution in 1787.
Define "checks and balances."
A system that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful.
What did Federalists believe a strong government would ensure?
Stability and prosperity.
What did the Anti-Federalists want added to the Constitution?
A Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties.
How many amendments were initially proposed?
Twelve amendments were proposed.
How many states needed to ratify the Constitution?
Nine out of thirteen states needed to ratify.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
It establishes that federal law takes precedence over state law.
What is the purpose of the Commerce Clause?
To regulate trade between states and with foreign nations.
Who famously said, “Give me liberty or give me death”?
Who is Patrick Henry?
What rights does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
Which state was the first to ratify?
Delaware.
What does the term "ratification" mean?
The official approval of the Constitution by the states.
Name a key Federalist leader.
Who is George Washington, James Madison, or Alexander Hamilton?
What did Anti-Federalists believe about a large republic?
It would be unresponsive to the people and dominated by factions.
What does the Tenth Amendment state?
Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.
Name a key battle state in the ratification debate.
Virginia or New York
What are implied powers?
Powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but necessary to execute its expressed powers.