Federalists and Anti-Federalists
This political group was afraid of another king, believed in self-government, and a weak federal government
Anti-Federalists
The Constitution divides the United States Government into this many branches
3
This section of the Constitution explains rights that all Americans have
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution divides the government into 3 parts because of this enduring issue...
Power or Security
When one group has control over another, or when each branch of government has power over each other
Power
This political group believed that a strong Federal Government was necessary to create a stable and powerful nation
The Federalists
Pick one
Under the Constitution, power is separated or all under the control of the President
Separated (Separation of Powers)
This branch of government is responsible for reviewing laws to make sure they follow the Constitution
This Branch of Government creates laws
The Legislative Branch
Safety, Stability, Protection
Impact of Security
This man was a famous Anti-Federalist who believed in self-government, and that every citizen should have a voice in the government
Thomas Jefferson
The President
The Branch of Government can Veto (or block) laws passed by Congress
The Executive Branch
This Branch of Government reviews laws to make sure they follow the Constitution
The Judicial Branch
Slavery would be considered this...
Human Rights Violation
This Federalist leader believed that only the wealthy and well educated could be trusted to run the government
Alexander Hamilton
The Legislative Branch is run by...
Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
This branch of government is responsible for making laws and has the power to impeach the President
This two word phrase "______ & ______" is the balance that checks the power of each branch of government
Checks and Balances
Wars, Fights, Battles, Arguments
Conflict
This document was a compromise between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists (Hint: It is where the laws and rules for the U.S. Government are, and we still use it today!)
The Constitution
The Judicial Branch is led by...
The Supreme Court
The Constitution replaced this weak government that had almost no power
The Articles of Confederation
This group of states wanted slaves to be counted as 3/5th's of a person in the population count
Slave States
Sharing and blending of languages, culture, clothing, food, etc...
Impact of Cultural Diffusion