Constitution

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

Who is known as the leader of the Federalists?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Benjamin Franklin

The ​ (a)   are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution. (strong govt)

• Anti-Federalists

• Whiggs

• Representatives

• Federalists

The ​ (a)   are NOT for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

• Federalists.

• Whiggs.

• Supreme Court Justices.

• Anti-federalists

Anti-Federalists were in favor of:

• States Rights and the protection of individual rights.

• A strong Central Government.

• A Monarchy (King & Queen) to rule over the country.

• a powerful National Government

How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S Constitution?

• The added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)

• They outlawed cruel and unusual punishment.

• Ensured due process of the law.

• The Federalists threatened the Anti-Federalists to war.

When creating the legislative branch there were two proposed plans. Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population?

• Connecticut Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• 3/5th's Plan

The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following?

• Created a one house legislature

• Postponed the conversation about slavery

• Added the Bill of Rights

• Created a two house legislature

What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

What does ratification mean?

(a)  

• To deny

• to ask for

• to demand

• to approve