Gov 2.5 Quiz

Which group opposed the ratification of the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

• Democrats

• Republicans

What was the main topic of debate between Federalists and Antifederalists?

• Taxation

• Ratification of the Constitution

• Trade policies

• Military funding

Who supported the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Loyalists

• Patriots

What did the Antifederalists oppose?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• State governments

• Individual freedoms

Under what name were The Federalist Papers published?

• Publius

• Cato

• Brutus

• Caesar

What was the main purpose of The Federalist Papers?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To persuade people to support the Constitution

• To outline the Bill of Rights

• To establish the Supreme Court

By what date were the 10 amendments ratified?

• December 1791

• July 1776

• March 1801

• January 1789

How many amendments were ratified by December 1791?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To outline the rights of citizens

• To declare independence

• To establish a monarchy

• To create new states

Which amendment is associated with freedom of speech?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment