Exploring the Ratification Debate and the Bill of Rights

What does 'ratify' mean in the context of the Constitution?

• To approve

• To reject

• To debate

• To amend

Who were the main leaders of the Federalists?

• Samuel Adams and Paul Revere

• Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• George Mason and Patrick Henry

What was the primary concern of the Anti-Federalists?

• A strong federal government

• The lack of a Bill of Rights

• Too much freedom for the states

• The potential for foreign intervention

Who promised to write the Bill of Rights to persuade the Anti-Federalists?

• John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• George Washington

What does the First Amendment protect?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech

• Protection from quartering soldiers

• Rights of the accused

What is the purpose of the Second Amendment?

• To allow citizens to own weapons

• To establish freedom of speech

• To protect against unreasonable searches

• To ensure a speedy trial

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

• Unreasonable search and seizure

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Double jeopardy

• Forced quartering of soldiers

What right does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Protection from excessive fines

• Right to a fair and speedy trial

What does the Ninth Amendment state?

• Freedom of religion

• Protection of rights not specifically listed in the Constitution

• Right to privacy

• Right to a jury trial

What principle does the Tenth Amendment emphasize?

• Judicial review

• Separation of powers

• Federalism and states' rights

• Checks and balances