A New Nation - Quick Review

Which group did not support the ratification (signing of the Constitution)?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

How would you describe the Articles of Confederation?

• A strong plan of government

• A weak plan of government

How many branches of government are there?

What is the purpose of separation of powers?

• to create the House and Senate in Congress

• to make sure no one branch has too much power

• to give rights to the people

Could Congress tax people under the Articles of Confederation?

• Yes

• No

What did the Articles of Confederation represent?

• American's distrust for a strong central government

• American's dislike of the British.

• American's need for slavery.

What would a person who wrote the Federalist Papers support?

• The ratification of the Constitution

• The adoption of the Bill of Rights

Why is James Madison called the Father of the Constitution?

• He was the first person to sign it.

• He was the first president.

• He helped draft (write) it.

What is the purpose of the United States Bill of Rights?

• to protect the rights of people

• to create the 3 branches of government

• to create a strong central government

What document begins with "We the people"?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights