STUDY GUIDE FOR TEST ON BILL OF RIGHTS
Federalism, Federalist, and Anti-Federalists
Know the following terms:
Be able to explain the difference between libel and slander
Compromise – all parties give up something to get something
Ratified - to formally approve, usually through the signing of a document
Be able to read a scenario and tell if an amendment has been violated. Tell which amendment and explain why
or why not is has been violated
Five Rights protected by t he first amendment - RAPPS
1.
Religion - the right to practice the religion of you choice without fear of punishment
2.
Assembly –
 The right to meet or congregate to discuss beliefs, thoughts
 You need a PERMIT in order to do so
 You cannot damage property or become violent
 You cannon break and other laws or curfews\
3.
Press  The right of authors and journalists to write their opinions
 Can criticize government and government officials
 Can write TRUTHS
 CANNOT LIBEL or write untruths
4.
Petition
 The righty to ask government to fix or change laws
 The right to ask government to correct wrongs
 The right to add or delete laws
5.
Speech
 The right to express thoughts, opinions and emotion
 Cannot make threats, harass people or use crude language in a public place
 CANNOT commit SLANDER –or speak lies that damage one’s reputation
#2
The Right to Bear Arms – freedom to own guns for protection; you many not own any gun…ex –
military type machine guns
#3
Quartering of Soldiers – you do not have to provide food and shelter for military personnel except for
under an extreme emergency or war
#4
Search and Seizure – police may not stop and search you or your belongings without probable cause
#5
Rights of the Accused – you cannot be tried for the same crime twice; you do not have to testify
against yourself – (plead the fifth)
#6
Right to a Fair, Public, and Speedy Trial – you have the right to a trial by a jury of your peers; you
have the right to confront witnesses who testify against you; you have the right to an attorney
#7
Right to a Trial by Jury in Suits of Common Law – these are mostly civil cases
#8
Excessive Bail, Cruel and Unusual Punishment – bail paid to stay out of jail while waiting for a trial
cannot be too harsh and the punishment for minor crimes cannot be too harsh – punishment must fit
the crime
#9
Rights Retained by the People – we have too many rights to list them all, so this amendment covers
any rights of the people not spelled out in the Constitution
#10
Powers Reserved for States and People – this amendment addresses any powers of the States that are
not spelled out in the Constitution. Example…driving laws are set by state governments and can vary
from state to state
REMEMBER!!!
NO RIGHT IS ABSOLUTE!!!
There are limits on all of our rights. No right allows a person to hurt or damage people or their
belongings. Any right may be revoked if you break the law concerning that right. For example, you have
the right to driving privileges and a driver’s license. However, if you drive drunk or recklessly, you may
have your license revoked (taken away).
FEDERALISM
Articles of Confederation – this government created a central government with very little power.
States had more power un the Articles of Confederation
Constitution – This government created a stronger central government
People split into 2 groups who argued about certain powers
Federalism - A system of government that divides power between a central government and smaller units of
government such as state and local
Federalists – A group of people who wanted a strong central government
They believed a strong central government was necessary if the states were to join together to
form a nation
Believed strong central government could best protect individual citizen’s rights and freedoms
Created 3 Branches (Executive, Legislative and Judicial) that would limit the power or each
And prevent government from becoming too powerful
Anti-Federalists
A group who opposed the Federalists
They believed that a strong central government would overpower state governments and
would be like having a king
Compromise -
Federalists and Anti-Federalists reached a compromise and the Constitution was
Accepted
Federalists agreed to add 10 amendments
These 10 amendments became known as our Bill of Rights
Anti-Federalists were pleased because the Bill of Rights limited the power of the
central government