Chapter 8 , questions section 3 , page 244-249

What ideas from the English Magna Carta influenced the Framers of the Constitution?

1) Limiting the power of the President 2) Including a Bill of Rights in the Constitution

What writers are associated with the Federalist papers?

Alexander Hamilton James Madison John Jay

Why did the Anti-Federalist Patrick Henry call for amendments to the Constitution?

Because he believed the constitution, as written, did not place enough limits on federal government power

How did the ideas of John Locke influence the Framers of the Constitution?

John Locke believed: 1) All people have natural rights IE: the right to life, the right to liberty and the right to property 2) Government should be based on an agreement between the people and the government. 3) The agreement between the government and the people was to protect people's natural rights by limiting the power of the federal government.

Why did the Federalists promise to add these amendments?

So Virginia (Patrick Henry's state) would ratify the constitution..

How does the Constitution establish a system of checks and balances?

The Constitution establishes a system of checks and balances by making sure each branch of the government (Executive, Judicial, Legislative) has a way to check (block) the power of the other branches.

How did those powers differ?

The Federal Gov: Could declare war Could coin money Could regulate trade between states and with foreign nations The States: Could regulate trade within a state Could conduct elections Could establish local governments

When was the U.S. Constitution written? When was it ratified by enough states to go into effect?

The US Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787 The US Constitution was ratified by enough states (9 needed) on June 21, 1788.

What position regarding the Constitution did these writers support?

These writers were for a strong federal government .

What was the main reason that Anti-Federalists Patrick Henry and George Mason opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

They believed the US Constitution created a strong federal government that would take away the rights of the people in the 13 states.

How does this system reflect the principle of limited government?

This system reflects the principle of limited government by assuring no one branch of the government has all the power

Why did Framers of the Constitution divide powers between the federal government and the states? How did those powers differ?

To limit the powers of the Federal Government and protect the rights of all the citizens in the 13 states.