Cards in this guide (14)
Who was President of the Constitutional Convention in 1787
George Washington
George Washington was elected to preside over the Constitutional Convention (aka Philadelphia Convention) in 1787.
Who supported the Constitution
The Federalists supported the Constitution.
Who believed additional protections in the Constitution would further secure the rights and liberties of citizens
all anti federalist and some federalist
What fraction of the members of the First Congress voted to add a bill of rights
Which amendment requires a search warrant from a judge before police can conduct a search
Which Amendment to the Constitution gives the states authority that the Federal Government does not have
Which amendment guarantees the right for all Americans to bear arms
Which of the following is an example of a political amendment
President is limited to two terms in office
Who thought a bill of rights was unnecessary since the Constitution was already designed to protect the rights of citizens
What terms can be used to describe money that is earned by government when it levies taxes
Of the following who was an active Anti-Federalist
The right for a citizen to bear arms is protected under which amendment
The second amendment of the US Constitution.
Which of the following is a reason why the Anti-Federalists opposed the Constitution
The Constitution lacked a bill of rights.
Which of the following groups believed the Constitution would strengthen the national government