Principles of Constitution
What principle means the government gets its power from the people?
Popular Sovereignty
What is manifest destiny?
God gives us the right to go west and spread our education, technology, religion, & democracy.
What document declared American independence from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Which dollar is Andrew Jackson on?
20
How old is Mr. C?
24 #unc :(
What principle divides power between the national government and state governments?
Federalism
What purchase doubled the size of the United States in 1803? (Double points if you can tell me which president bought it? And who did we get it from?)
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson
France
What document is the supreme law of the United States?
The Constitution
What number president was Andrew Jackson? (Double points if you list all the presidents before)
7th President. Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, & Quincy-Adams.
When did Mr. C graduate from high school?
2020
What principle makes sure no branch of government becomes too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What invention greatly improved transportation and trade during westward expansion?
The Railroad
What document was the first government of the United States before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
What is the Spoils System? Explain both sides.
Jackson appointed unqualified citizens (his friends) to high positions of power in the government.
Jackson was removing people in power that have held the position for over 30 years. Also, this shows that the common man can be in a position of power.
What sport did Mr. C play in college?
Basketball
What are the three branches of government created by Separation of Powers?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Which group of people was most affected by Westward Expansion?
The Indigenous People.
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What law forced many Indigenous people to move west of the Mississippi River? What was the name of the journey?
Indian Removal Act.
Trail of Tears.
Where does Mr. C want to go on vacation?
Ireland
Name all 7 Principles of the Constitution
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Republicanism
Individual Rights
Can you list the 5 land acquisitions (double points if you can tell me the two extra acquisitions that I spoke about)
1. Louisiana Purchase
2. Florida
3. Texas Annexation
4. Oregon Territory
5. Mexican Succession
6. Red River Basin
7. Gadsden Purchase
What document begins with the words “We the People”?
The Preamble to the Constitution
What Bank did Andrew Jackson hate? Why did he hate it?
National Bank.
Jackson believed it was corrupt and only allowed for the wealthy to use it and make economic advances. Jackson is a supporter of the common man.
When is Mr. C's birthday?
February 21st, 2002