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The American Constitution Answer Key

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Important People
#1 This man led a rebellion against a state. Daniel Shays
#2 This man had the ideas that formed the basis of the United States Constitution. James Madison
#3 This man dvised the states to vote for the Constitution. Benjamin Franklin
#4 This man was President of the Constitutional Convention and refused the offer to be king of America. George Washington
#5 This man said, "Slavery will bring the judgment of heaven on a country!" Mr. Mason
America's New Governement
#1 This branch of government makes the laws. Legislative
#2 This branch of government decides if laws have been broken. Judicial
#3 This branch of government carries out the laws. Executive
#4 This is government that is run by representatives. Republic
#5 Nine states had to approve of this for it to become law. The Constitution
Choosing Sides
#1 This group did not like the Constitution. Anti-Federalists
#2 This group liked the Constitution. Federalists
#3 The Anti-Federalists wanted to add this to the Constitution. Bill of Rights.
#4 The Federalists liked this. Constitution
#5 The two groups came to an agreement that is not exactly what either side wanted but was something that both sides could agree on, which is called what. Compromise
Terms to Remember
#1 These are goods that go out of a country. Exports
#2 These are goods that come into a country. Imports
#3 This term means to approve, like when the states approved the Constitution. Ratify
#4 This is a person who represents a group of people. Delegate
#5 This is an agreement that is not exactly what either side wants but is something that both sides can agree on. Compromise
At Random
#1 The president is in this branch of governement. Executive
#2 This is a tax on imported goods. Tariff
#3 This many states had to approve the Constitution for it to become law. Nine
#4 Benjamin Franklin advised this group to vote for the Constitution. The states
#5 A nation needs these two things to last. True religion and morals
Final Question
What are at least two rights in the Bill of Rights? Freedom of religion, speech, press, to own guns, to stay silent, to not have things searched and taken without a warrant, to have trial by a jury, to not house and feed soldiers, no cruel and unusual punishment, + several more.