The Federalist Papers and Their Impact on American Governance

The Federalist Papers and Their Impact on American Governance

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video discusses the initial skepticism towards the U.S. Constitution in 1787, leading to the creation of the Federalist Papers by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay to advocate for a strong central government. Federalist No. 10 by Madison argued for representative democracy to prevent corruption. Despite initial resistance, the Constitution was ratified by June 1788. The Federalist Papers remain influential, cited in over 300 Supreme Court decisions. The video concludes by questioning modern media's role in shaping public opinion and influencing lawmakers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did many Americans initially oppose the U.S. Constitution in 1787?

They wanted to maintain British rule.

They feared a strong central government.

They preferred a monarchy.

They were unaware of the Constitution's contents.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?

Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, and John Marshall

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

George Washington, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams

Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?

To outline the powers of the President

To promote the Bill of Rights

To declare independence from Britain

To persuade Americans to support a strong central government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under what pseudonym were the Federalist Papers published?

Publius

Agrippa

Brutus

Cato

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By June 1788, how many states had ratified the Constitution?

Three

Nine

Thirteen

Seven

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have the Federalist Papers influenced modern U.S. legal decisions?

They are no longer relevant.

They are the basis for the Bill of Rights.

They are frequently quoted in Supreme Court decisions.

They are used as legal documents in court.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a modern equivalent of the Federalist Papers in influencing public opinion?

Newspaper editorials

Radio broadcasts

Social media campaigns

Television advertisements