Federalists, Antifederalists And 5 Themes Of Government

Question 1

Limited government

Answer 1

Government has limited powers; Bill of Rights limits power of government

Question 2

Federalist papers

Answer 2

A series of essays to convince Americans to adopt the constitution

Question 3

Anti-Federalists

Answer 3

People who were against the Constitution; George Mason wanted a bill of rights

Question 4

Separation of Powers

Answer 4

Each branch has separate powers; you cannot be in more than 1 branch at the same time

Question 5

Checks and balances

Answer 5

Each branch is equal and has power (check) over the other

Question 6

Federalists

Answer 6

People who supported the ratification of the Constitution; federalist papers

Question 7

Popular sovereignty

Answer 7

People rule; idea that the people run the government

Question 8

Federalism

Answer 8

Sharing of power between the state and federal government

Question 9

E Pluribus Unum

Answer 9

Out of many, one

Question 10

Baron Montesquieu

Answer 10

Came up with the idea of separation of powers

Question 11

Alexander Hamilton

Answer 11

1st sec of treasury; writer of the federalist papers

Question 12

John Jay

Answer 12

1st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; writer of the federalist papers