Chapter 10 - New Nation

Supporters of the Constitution who favored a strong national government were called 

• men
• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists
• Founding Fathers

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called 

• the bill of rights
• the Bill of Rights
• the Articles of Confederation

People who opposed the Constitution were called 

• Federalists
• Antifederalists
• women
• loyalists

Which branch of the government makes or creates the laws?

• judicial
• legislative
• executive

What are the two the main purposes of the Bill of Rights?

• allow the US Supreme Courts to interpret the Constitution

• put limits of governmental power

• give the central government more power

• protect the rights of people and the states

The first ______ amendments to the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.

• 1
• 12
• 10
• 3

Which branch of the government carries out the laws?

• judicial
• legislative
• executive 

Which branch of the government explains or interprets the laws?

• judicial
• legislative
• executive

The Constitution makes sure that each branch has its own duties and responsibilities.  This is known as _____.

• separation of powers
• separation of state
• separation of church and state

What is checks and balances?

• a way to keep everyone happy
• money
• a way that each branch of government can control the other 2 branches