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The Mayflower compact created this type of government.
What is self government?
This group argued against ratification of the U.S. Constitution because they believed that states’ rights were not being protected.
Who were Anti-Federalists?
It takes this to override a presidential veto.
What is the checks and balance power of both houses of Congress?
The 1st amendment.
What is freedom of religion, assembly, protest, press and speech (RAPPS)?
The 4th Amendment.
No unreasonable search and seizure without a warrant.
The 5th amendment fives rights to this group of people.
Who are people accused of crimes?
The first casualty of the American Revolution.
Who was Crispus Attucks?
The 2nd amendment.
What is the right to bear arms?
The treaty of Paris 1783 did this.
What is ended the Revolutionary War and established American independence?
The 3rd amendment.
What is no forced quartering of troops?
The principle of government that states all people must follow the law of the constitution, even the government.
What is limited government?
The Bill of Rights is an example of this principle of government.
What is individual rights?
Turning point of the American Revolution.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
The 8th amendment.
What is no cruel and unusual punishment?
Mercy Otis Warren was responsible for writing about this event.
What was the American Revolution?
The English Bill of Rights served as a model for this document.
What was the US Constitution?
The principle of government where the federal and state governments share powers.
What is federalism?
The Marquis de Lafayette did this for America.
What is trained and commanded American forces?
This wastThe purpose of The Federalist Papers.
To argue for ratification of the Constitution.
This group thought the federal government would handle issues affecting the nation as a whole.
Who were the Federalists?
He was an American spy who helped with the victory at Yorktown.
Who was James Armistead?
"We the people" is an example of this principle of government.
What is popular sovereignty?
We amend the Constitution for this reason.
To adapt to changing times.
George Washington weathered a bitter winter here.
What is Valley Forge?
The principle of government where people elect their leaders.
What is republicanism?