Ratifying the Constitution

Front

The three main branches of the U.S. government are

Back

executive, legislative, and judiciary.

Front

Checks and balances prevents the government from...

Back

Abusing it's power

Front

This group refused to ratify the Constitution without a bill of rights.

Back

Anti-Federalists

Front

Who was known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

Back

James Madison

Front

Alexander Hamilton and James Madison wrote a series of essays to convince people that the Constitution was necessary and should be ratified. What was this series of essays called?

Back

"Federalist Papers"

Front

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to

Back

protect personal liberties.

Front

Who is known as the leader of the Federalists?

Back

Alexander Hamilton

Front

How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S Constitution?

Back

The added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)

Front

How many branches create the U.S. Government?

Back

3

Front

What is the idea called that ensures no one branch of the national government gets too much power because each branch has some powers over the other two branches? Options: a bicameral legislature, delegated powers, federalism, checks and balances.

Back

checks and balances.