Constitution

Who was the first Secretary of Treasury and leader of the Federalist Party?

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• Roger Sherman

• George Mason

Who is considered "Father of the Constitution" and a "Federalist"?

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Mason

• Roger Sherman

The idea that government is created by the people and receives its power from the people is ____

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federal System

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

The idea that each branch of government is separate and functions on its own. The U.S. did not want only one person/group in charge, so this was important in writing the Constitution

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federal System

A system in the government where each branch can limit the other branches. It keeps one branch from becoming more powerful than another.

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federal System

• Checks and Balances

A change or addition to the Constitution. So far, it has had 27 additions including the Bill of Rights that was added immediately

• amendment

• addition

• preamble

• veto

A disagreement between Jefferson and Hamilton led to the formation of America's first two political parties. What were they?

• Republican / Democrat

• Federalists / Anti-Federalist

• Patriots / Loyalists

• Virginia / New Jersey

Which of the following is true about Federalists? (Choose 3)

• supported a strong central government

• led by Jefferson

• in favor of the Constitution

• insisted the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights

• led by Hamilton

Select 3 choices that are true about Anti-Federalists.

• wanted states to have more power

• led by Jefferson

• led by Hamilton

• insisted the Constitution have a Bill of Rights

• in favor of the Constitution

The introduction of this document begins: "We the People of the United States"

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation