Articles of Confederation
What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation regarding taxation?
The federal government could not impose taxes.
What compromise established a bicameral legislature?
Connecticut Compromise (Great Compromise).
Who was a prominent Federalist and author of The Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay.
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
What right does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?
The right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles and led to calls for a stronger central government?
Shays' Rebellion
What was the purpose of the 3/5ths Compromise?
To determine how slaves would be counted for representation and taxation.
What was a primary concern of the Anti-Federalists?
The lack of a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms.
The Third Amendment prohibits what?
Forcing citizens to shelter soldiers in their homes without consent.
What is the significance of the Seventh Amendment?
It preserves the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
Name one accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation.
It helped America win the Revolutionary War.
What was the 1808 Compromise about?
It allowed the continuation of the slave trade for 20 more years.
What were Federalists' main arguments for a strong central government?
To maintain order and preserve the Union.
Which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?
Second Amendment.
What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?
Excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
What was required for an amendment to be made to the Articles of Confederation?
Approval from all 13 states.
What did the Commercial Compromise allow Congress to do?
Regulate interstate commerce and impose tariffs on imports but not exports.
Name one key Anti-Federalist leader.
Patrick Henry
What rights are protected under the Fifth Amendment?
Protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and guarantees due process.
The Ninth Amendment suggests what about rights not enumerated in the Constitution?
That rights not listed are still retained by the people.
Identify one major domestic problem faced under the Articles of Confederation.
Financial problems, such as inability to pay back debts.
Describe the Virginia Plan.
Proposed a strong national government with representation based on population.
What did the Anti-Federalists argue about the proposed Constitution?
It gave too much power to the central government, threatening states' rights
What does the Fourth Amendment require for searches?
A warrant based on probable cause.
What does the Tenth Amendment state about powers not delegated to the federal government?
They are reserved for the states or the people.