Quizizz - Creating the Constitution

Who were the Anti-Federalists?

• Group of people who opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

• A political party that advocated for monarchy in the United States

• Group of people who wanted to abolish the state governments

• Supporters of the U.S. Constitution and a strong federal government

What was the Articles of Confederation?

• A trade agreement between the United States and France

• A military alliance between the 13 original colonies

• A treaty between the United States and Great Britain

• The first government of the United States prior to the adoption of the Constitution

What is a constitution?

• A written plan that provides the basic framework of a government

• A type of winter clothing designed to keep its wearer protected from the cold

• A type of chocolate dessert

• A type of wooden musical instrument used during ceremonies

What was the constitutional convention?

• A meeting to discuss the abolition of slavery
• A gathering to plan the American Revolution
• A convention to establish the first American flag
• A gathering of delegates who met to write the Constitution

What is the electoral college?

• A college for studying politics and government
• Electors chosen by the state who elect the President and Vice President

• A group of people who vote for local officials
• A system for electing the Prime Minister in the United States

What was the Enlightenment?

• A literary movement in the 17th century that emphasized rags-to-riches themes

• A philosophical movement in the 18th century that emphasized reason, science, and individualism.

• A religious revival in the British colonies during the 16th century

• A political movement in the 19th century that involved surging nationalism in Europe

Who were the Federalists?

• A group who opposed the ratification of the United States Constitution.

• A religious group that advocated for the separation of church and state.

• A political party in England during the 19th century.

• A group that supported the ratification of the US Constitution

What does ratify mean?

• To reject or deny something

• To ignore or overlook something

• To delay or postpone something

• To formally approve something

What is a republic?

• a country with no government

• a country governed by a monarch (king/queen)

• a country governed by elected representatives

• a country governed by panda bears

What were the Federalist Papers?

• A series of essays written to promote the ratification of the Constitution.

• A series of novels written by famous American authors

• A set of laws passed by the first Congress of the United States

• A collection of recipes for traditional American dishes