The Constitution & Bill of Rights

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.

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

What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?

• The lack of a federal court system

• The lack of legislative veto power

• The lack of a strong military

• The lack of a bill of rights

Who would say: A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.

• Anti-Federalist 
• Federalist

Who would say: I believe that laws should come from a Centralized government.

• Federalist
• Anti-federalist

Who would say: The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

This Federalist is known as the "Father of the Constitution".

• Thomas Jefferson
• Thomas Paine
• James Madison

"Right to bear arms" (Gun rights)

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th

Freedom of speech

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th

No one has to house (quarter) soldiers in their home

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th