Ratifying the Constitution

What did Federalist No. 10 and 51 argue?

• The importance of a strong central government

• The need for a Bill of Rights

• The dangers of political factions and the structure of government to control them

• The benefits of a monarchy

The first president of the United States was:

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

What did the Anti-Federalists want to protect?

• The rights of the states.

• The rights of the people.

• The rights of the government.

• The rights of the wealthy.

What was the name of the process by which the states approved the Constitution?

• Ratification

• Amendment

• Legislation

• Adoption

How does the balance of power between the federal government and state governments affect your life today?

• It determines the laws and regulations that govern daily life.

• It has no impact on daily life.

• It only affects the federal government's operations.

• It only affects state government operations.

What was the name of the papers written to support the Constitution?

• Lubbock Avalanche Journal

• Federalist Papers

• Anti-Federalist Papers

• The Frontier Daily

What type of government has its power limited by the people?

• Unlimited
• Limited
• Absolute Monarchy
• Dictatorship

The ___________ are NOT for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

• Anti-Federalists.

• Federalists.

• Whiggs.

• Supreme Court Justices.

The purpose for meeting at the Constitutional Convention was to 

• discuss a Bill of Rights
• write a new constitution 
• revise the Articles of Confederation
• elect a president

What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? 

• The Declaration of Independence 
• The Constitution 
• The Magna Carta 
• The English Bill of Rights