The Constitution

The first government of the United States was known as

• Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• Federalists

The government under the Articles of Confederation was ____.

• Weak

• Strong

Who were the 2 parties at the time of the writing of the Constitution?

• Anti- Federalists

• Democrats

• Federalists

• Republicans

Who was in favor of a strong central government?

• Anti- Federalists

• Federalists

Who believed in a stronger state government and was more for the people?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

What style did the Anti- Federalists and Federalists debate in during this period of time?

• A big brawl in the middle of Philadelphia

• A televised debate series

• Writing letters back and forth

Who is an example of a Federalist?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

Who is an example of an Anti- Federalist?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

How many amendments does the Bill of Rights include?

• 0. The Bill of Rights does not include amendments

• 5

• 10

• The entire Constitution

All of the following freedoms are granted in the FIRST Amendment EXCEPT:

• Speech

• Bear Arms

• Religion

• Protest