Flashcards on Ratification of the U.S. Constitution
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What is ratification?
The process of formally approving or accepting something
When was the U.S. Constitution ratified?
The U.S. Constitution was ratified on September 17, 1787.
How many states were required to ratify the U.S. Constitution?
Nine out of the thirteen states were required to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
Which state was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution?
Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
Which state was the ninth to ratify the U.S. Constitution?
New Hampshire was the ninth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
Who were the Federalists?
The Federalists were supporters of the U.S. Constitution and its ratification.
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
The Anti-Federalists were opponents of the U.S. Constitution and its ratification.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantee individual rights and freedoms.
What role did the Federalist Papers play in the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
The Federalist Papers were a series of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
Popular Sovereignty is the principle that the power of the government comes from the consent of the people.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
The Supremacy Clause is a clause in the U.S. Constitution that establishes the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties as the supreme law of the land.
What is the Elastic Clause?
The Elastic Clause is a clause in the U.S. Constitution that grants Congress the power to pass laws necessary and proper for carrying out its duties.
What is the Commerce Clause?
The Commerce Clause is a clause in the U.S. Constitution that gives Congress the power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce.
What is the Amendment Process?
The Amendment Process is the process by which changes or additions can be made to the U.S. Constitution.
What is Judicial Review?
Judicial Review is the power of the courts to declare laws or actions unconstitutional.