Early US Government Review

In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

• The states

• The national government

• Continental Congress

• The legistlative branch

What political party was in support of the new constitution?

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Amendment 2 in the Bill of Rights protects a persons right to?

• Quarter troops

• Bear arms

• States' rights

Which amendment protects a persons right to a speedy trial?

• Amendment 4

• Amendment 6

• Amendment 8

• Amendment 10

Amendment 10 protects the?

• Rights & powers of states

• Right to a trial by jury

• Rights not included in the constitution

Which amendment gives the following rights/freedoms: Freedom of speech, religion, press, assemble and petition? 

• 4th Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

• Declaration of Independence

• US Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• English Bill of RIghts

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay were....

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson were...

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

They thought the Constitution gave the national government too much power.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists