Constitutional Convention

What did the Federalists want?

• States to govern themselves

• To be governed by England

• A strong federal government

What did Anti-Federalists believe?

• States to have power to govern themselves

• No state government, only Federal

• Less power for the states, more for the national government

How were slaves counted as part of the population when deciding the number of representatives for a state?

• All slaves were counted.

• Three-fifths of the number of slaves was added to the population.

• Slaves were not counted at all.

How many houses are in the Great Compromise?

• 1 (unicameral)
• 2 (bicameral)

The "Federalist Papers" were written to:

• To seek ratification of the Constitution.

• spark a new revolution among the American people against their government.

• oppose a strong centralized government.

Those opposed to ratifying the U.S. Constitution were called...

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Who would have said, "The states will surrender too much power to the federal government"

• Federalist

• Ant-Federalist

Included George Mason, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Jefferson

• Anti-federalist

• Federalist

The powers of the national government are separated into different branches to -

• increase the government's power
• allow the government to do whatever it wants
• give some powers to the states
• prevent an abuse of power

Which amendment protects you from being searched without a warrant? 

• First Amendment
• Second Amendment
• Third Amendment
• Fourth Amendment