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1.01-1.02
Federalist v Anti Federalist
Amending the Constitution
Principles of the Constitution (1.05)
Bill of Rights (1.08)
100

Why did the colonist declared independence?

HINT: Famous phrase

"No taxation without representation"

100
Which preferred a strong central government? 

Federalist

100

What is an amendment?

A change to the Constitution
100

Popular Sovereignty means what? 

People have the ultimate power in government

100

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights? 

10

200

What are the 3 rights all men are born with according to the Declaration of Independence? 

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

200

The Federalist thought which document was enough to protect individual rights?

Constitution

200

An amendment can be proposed by whom?

2 Answers

Congress and a convention
200
Define separation of powers


Extra points if you can name them.

3 branches

Executive, legislative, and judicial

200

What are the 5 freedoms guaranteed in the 1st Amendment? 

Speech, religion, press (writing), petition, and assembly 
300

The purpose of government according to Thomas Jefferson is? 

To secure (protect & provide) the rights of the people

300

The Anti-Federalist would only ratify the Constitution if what was added? 

Bill of Rights

300

An amendment passes through Congress if it gets how many members to vote for it? 

2/3

300

The purpose of the preamble to the Constitution is to? 

explain the intentions and goals of the Constitution

300

The 4th amendment protects people from?

two answers

unlawful search and seizures 

400

If government does not provide people with their rights what can people do?

HINT: TWO THINGS

Abolish/overthrow the government and form a new one
400

Which feared that a central government would overpower states and individual freedoms? 

Anti-Federalist

400

what is the percentage or fraction needed by states to ratify an amendment?

3/4

400

power is shared both a federal, state, and local level. This is an example of what principle of the Constitution?

Federalism

400

The 8th amendment gives rights to whom?

criminals/prisoners

500

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? Give a reason

This form of government made the federal government too weak.


Government had little power such as not able to draft soldiers, make money, no court system. etc. 

500

Who said this below and Why? 


An advantage of a central government is to control violence of factions or groups



Federalist

They believed that a strong central government could maintain safety and stability 

500
In 2025, how many states would need to agree on an amendment for it to be added to the Constitution? 

38
38/50= 76%

need 3/4s (75%)

500

If Congress stops the President from abusing their power. This is an example of which key principle? 

Checks and balances

500

Which amendment gives people rights not mentioned in the Constitution? 

9th