Federalist Papers and the Constitution

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?

• George Mason, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, George Clinton

• James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, George Washington, John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Paine

Which group of delegates supported a strong central government?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both Federalists and Anti-Federalists

• None of the above

Who were some prominent Anti-Federalists?

• George Mason, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, George Clinton

• James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, George Washington, John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Paine

What was one of the main points of contention between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

• Lack of an enumeration of basic civil rights in the Constitution

• Size of the federal government

• Representation in Congress

• Foreign policy

Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

• Delaware

• New Hampshire

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

Which article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Who holds the executive power according to Article II of the Constitution?

• President of the United States

• Vice President of the United States

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

What is the highest court in the United States according to Article III of the Constitution?

• Supreme Court

• Federal Court of Appeals

• District Court

• State Supreme Court

Which amendments to the Constitution is known as the Bill of Rights?

• 1-5

• 1-10

• 10-15

• 10-20

What does the First Amendment of the Constitution protect?

• Religion, Petition, Assembly, speech, Press

• Right to bear arms

• Search and arrest

• Rights in criminal cases