Constitution & Bill of Rights

Front

What did Anti-Federalists believe the Constitution needed?

Back

A bill of rights

Front

Patrick Henry believed that states would do what under the Constitution?

Back

Give too much power to the federal government

Front

For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves (the king & Parliament) invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever… the Constitution gave legislative power to -

Back

the new U.S. Congress

Front

What power did the writers of the Constitution give to check a presidential veto? Options: Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote in both houses., No one can override a presidential veto, The Supreme Court can override a presidential veto with a vote of the justices, Both the Supreme Court and Congress must agree to override a presidential veto

Back

Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote in both houses.

Front

What is the most common way to amend the US Constitution?

Back

Congress passes a proposal by 2/3 vote in both houses & its ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures

Front

What is the least common way to amend the US Constitution?

Back

2/3 of state legislatures ask for an amendment and 3/4 of special state conventions ratify it at a national convention.

Front

What group of people thought a Bill of Rights would be dangerous in the Constitution? Options: Federalists, Anti-Federalists, Whigs, Rich, educated women

Back

Federalists

Front

Who held the opinion that a strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states?

Back

Federalists

Front

George Mason was against - the American Revolution, the Bill of Rights, decreased power for the federal government, increased power for the national government

Back

increased power for the national government

Front

Which of these is allowed under the 8th amendment when you arrest someone? Excessive fines, Excessive bail, Cruel and unusual punishment, Process them into jail

Back

Process them into jail