EOC Flashcard Set #5

Question 1

A term used to describe supporters of the Constitution during ratification debates in state legislatures

Answer 1

Federalist

Question 2

They opposed the ratification of the Constitution because it gave more power to the federal government and less to the states, and because it did not ensure individual rights. Many wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation. The Anti-federalists were instrumental in obtaining passage of the Bill of Rights as a prerequisite to ratification of the Constitution in several states.

Answer 2

Anti-Federalist

Question 3

Series of essays, written by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay, that defended the Constitution and tried to reassure Americans that the states would not be overpowered by the federal government.

Answer 3

Federalist Papers

Question 4

The Federalist Paper warning against factions such as interest groups and political parties

Answer 4

Federalist Paper #10

Question 5

The Federalist Paper advocating three separate, independent branches with the same amount of power. Government should control people, but also its self, and individual rights should be protected. Checks and Balances.

Answer 5

Federalist Paper #51

Question 6

Process of inducing others into accepting a point of view by means of reasoning and argumentation.

Answer 6

Persuasion

Question 7

Process of making concessions to settle differences.

Answer 7

Compromise

Question 8

Process of working toward achieving general agreement within a group.

Answer 8

Consensus Building

Question 9

Process of settling differences through a discussion of issues.

Answer 9

Negotiation

Question 10

Ways to solve conflicts or differences (the democratic process)

Answer 10

1. Persuasion
2. Consensus Building
3. Compromise
4. Negotiation