Bundle 4 Constitution/Bill of Rights/ Civic Duties

This group was opposed to ratifying the Constitution because they believed it would make the government too strong and tyrannical?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

Who were the 2 leaders of the Anti-Federalists?

• George Mason

• Patrick Henry

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Jay

This group favored ratifying the constitution because they believed a stronger government was needed and that separation of powers and checks and balances would protect individual liberties?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

Who were the 2 leaders of the Federalists?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• George Mason

• Patrick Henry

What word means to approve?

• Change

• Ratify

What were the names of the 85 essays written to convince Americans to ratify the Constituion?

• Federalist Papers

• Anti-Federalist Papers

What did the Anti-Federalists say needed to be added to the Constitution in order for them to ratify it?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Taxes

What is a change in the Constitution called?

• Amendment

• Grievance

What are 2 other words for individual rights? (Select all)

• Personal Freedoms

• Civil Liberties

• Federalism

In what document is the Bill of Rights located?

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence