Vocabulary
Government/Civics
Government/Civics
Vocabulary
Other
100
Dividing powers among branches of government
Balance of Powers
100
Shay's Rebellion showed what to the government?
The government was too weak.
100
The founding fathers included the 10th amendment, which gave all powers not discussed in the constitution to the states, for what reason?
They worried the national government would be too strong.
100
To pass into law
Ratify
100
What does We the People refer to?
The people of the United States
200
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution
The Bill of Rights
200
Whats the difference between  Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Federalists didn't want a Bill of Rights and the Anti-Federalists wanted it in the constitution.
200
Which of the following is first amendment right? Right to own guns; right to a jury trial; right to a speedy trial; freedom of religion.




Freedom of Religion
200
Something citizens should/must do for their country
Responsibility
200
What does "insure domestic tranquility" mean?
It means peace at home or at your home country.
300
Refused to Ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
Anti-Federalists
300
What are checks and balances?
Dividing powers among different branches of government.
300
What is the head of the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
300
The beginning part of the Constitution
Preamble
300
That does "Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity"
Allow us to have liberty and allow liberty for our future generations/ families after us.
400
A change to the Constitution
Amendment
400
What does the legislative branch of government do?
It makes the laws and collects taxes.
400
Give two responsibilities of a citizen.
Respect and obey laws; serve in army; pay taxes; vote
400
Refusing to sign a bill into law
Veto
400
How have the amendments helped people get more voting rights?
Gave African Americans right to vote, gave women the right to vote, got rid of the poll tax, etc.
500
The first constitution of the United States
Articles of Confederation
500
How can the constitution be amended?
Through a two-step process involving the states and/or the Federal Congress
500
Who is head of Executive Branch?
President
500
The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional.
Judicial Review
500
Give one example of checks and balances
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