Ch. 6 Lesson 3: The Bill of Rights

What is the definition of 'Federalist'? Fill in the blank: A Federalist is ____________.

• A person who supported the new US Constitution

• A person who opposed the Bill of Rights

• A supporter of the British monarchy

• A leader of the American Revolution against independence

What is the definition of 'Anti-Federalist'? Fill in the blank: An Anti-Federalist is ____________.

• A person who supported the Articles of Confederation

• A person who wanted a strong central government

• A supporter of the ratification of the Constitution

• A person who opposed the Bill of Rights

What is the definition of 'Bill of Rights'? Fill in the blank: The Bill of Rights is ____________.

• The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, which guarantees basic rights of all citizens

• A document that established the US Congress

• A treaty between the US and Britain

• A set of laws passed by the first US President

What is the definition of 'proposal'? Fill in the blank: A proposal is ____________.

• A plan or suggestion laid out for others to consider

• A type of contract between two parties

• A summary of a completed project

• A formal rejection of an idea

What is the definition of 'anarchy'?

• Lawlessness; disorder caused by lack of rules

• A system of government led by a king or queen

• Strict adherence to laws and regulations

• A peaceful society with strong leadership

What is the definition of 'constitutional republic'?

• A government in which officials are elected to represent the people, and then govern according to a constitution

• A government ruled directly by a monarch with absolute power

• A system where laws are made by direct vote of the people without representatives

• A government in which religious leaders control the state according to religious law

What is the definition of 'popular sovereignty'?

• The idea that the government gets its power from the people and needs their consent to make laws

• The belief that the government should be led by a king or queen

• The principle that only elected officials can make laws

• The idea that laws are created by the military

What is the definition of 'sufficient'?

• Good enough

• Too much

• Not enough

• Unnecessary

What is the definition of 'announce'?

• To make known officially or publicly

• To hide something from others

• To forget something important

• To write a letter

Which 2 groups of people were typically Federalist (supported the new US Constitution)? Which reasons did Federalists give for wanting a strong central government?

• The 2 groups of people who were typically Federalists were wealthy merchants and plantation owners. The reasons they gave for wanting a strong central government include wanting the states to be one united nation and to boost the economy.

• The 2 groups of people who were typically Federalists were small farmers and frontiersmen. The reasons they gave for wanting a strong central government include protecting states' rights and limiting federal power.

• The 2 groups of people who were typically Federalists were artisans and laborers. The reasons they gave for wanting a strong central government include increasing local government control and reducing taxes.

• The 2 groups of people who were typically Federalists were rural farmers and tradesmen. The reasons they gave for wanting a strong central government include promoting agricultural interests and opposing a national bank.