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Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay were authors of:
The Federalists Papers
Federalists wanted a [_______] [_______] government.
Strong Federal
Anti-Federalists wanted [_______] [_______] governments.
Strong State
Why did the Anti-Federalist agree to ratify the US Constitution?
Federalists agreed to add a Bill of Rights
What was the effect of Shay's Rebellion?
Constitutional Convention
Which principle of government is defined as the division of power within the federal government?
Separation of Powers
Which principle of government allows the branches to check and control each other?
Checks and Balances
The power to tax belongs to:
Federal AND State governments
Name a leading Anti-Federalist
Possible Answers: George Mason, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson
Name a leading Federalist
Possible Answers: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay
Which article in the US Constitution details the Legislative Branch?
Article I
Which article in the US Constitution details the Executive Branch?
Article II
Which article in the US Constitution details the Judicial Branch?
Article III
What was the year when the US Constitution was drafted?
1787
FLASHBACK! What year was the Mayflower Compact signed?
1620
The power to coin money and declare war belongs to the:
Federal Government
