Ratification of the Constitution
Which concern did Anti-Federalists have about the Constitution?
It did not include protections for individual rights
Which goal of the Preamble focuses on peace at home?
Tranquility
The Bill of Rights protects
Freedoms
Washington created the cabinet to____
Advise the president
Marbury v. Madison established_______
Judicial review
What helped secure ratification of the Constitution?
-Adding the Bill of Rights
The Constitution can be changed by
Amendments
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
1st amendment
President Jefferson mainly supported_____
Agriculture and states’ rights
A major cause of the War of 1812 was____
Empressment of American sailors by Britain.
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
9 out of 13
What fraction of states is required to ratify an amendment?
3/4 states
Which amendment ended slavery?
The 13 Amendment.
President Adams avoided war with______
France
The North supported tariffs because they____
Protected industry
Why did Federalists support the Constitution?
They wanted strong national government
What government plan existed before the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
A person born in the U.S. is a_____
Citizen of the United States
Under President Adams, why were the Alien and Sedition Acts controversial?
They limited rights
The Supreme Court can____
Interpret laws
The Preamble explains:
Goals of government
Why were the anti-Federalist opposed to the Constitution
They feared a strong centralized government.
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
The election of 1800 was decided by_____
House of Representatives
Why did the War of 1812 increase nationalism?
Pride from victories