Ratifying the Constitution

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What type of government has its power limited by the people? Options: Unlimited, Limited, Absolute Monarchy, Dictatorship

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Limited

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

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executive, legislative, and judiciary.

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Checks and balances prevents the government from...

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Abusing it's power

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

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Anti-Federalists

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

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James Madison

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What was the series of essays written by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison to convince people that the Constitution was necessary and should be ratified?

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Federalist Papers

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The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to

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protect personal liberties.

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Who is known as the leader of the Federalists?

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Alexander Hamilton

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

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They added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments).

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How many branches create the U.S. Government?

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