Introduction to the constitution

Name the first attempt at creating a government for the USA:

• Articles of Confederation

• The Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

• The US Constitution

Who wanted a strong central government?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Republicans

• Democrats

This amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.

• 1st
• 4th
• 9th
• 10th

This amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in homes in peacetime.

• 1st
• 3rd
• 5th
• 6th

This amendment asserts that powers not delegated to the national government or denied to the states are reserved to the states.

• 2nd
• 8th
• 9th 
• 10th

This amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.

• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th
• 7th

This amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.

• 1st
• 2nd
• 7th
• 8th 

This amendment prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment

• 3rd
• 5th
• 7th
• 8th

This amendment states that rights not listed in other amendments are still available to the people.

• 3rd
• 4th
• 5th
• 9th 

This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross examine.

• 6th
• 7th
• 9th
• 10th