Young America
This document is the laws and rules of the United States.
The Constitution
Which plan called for larger states with more people to have more power?
Virginia Plan
What is an Amendment?
Right Americans have
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
The United States chose this form of government, where people have the right to vote for their leaders.
Democracy
Who runs the Executive Branch and what do they do with laws?
President, Signs and Enforces laws
What does the 2nd amendment say Americans are allowed to own?
Guns
The 3rd amendment says who is not allowed to come into your home without permission.
Soldiers
Why did Shays' Rebellion happen?
The US could not pay its veterans and could not stop them with an army.
Who runs the Legislative Branch and what do they do with laws?
Congress, Makes laws
The 10th amendment says that who has power besides the Federal Government?
States
The 4th amendment says the police need what to search your stuff?
A Warrant
What was the name of our first Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Who runs the Judicial Branch and what do they do with laws?
Supreme Court, Interprets laws
What two things does the 8th amendment protect criminals from?
Excessive Bail and Cruel/Unusual Punishment
What are the two types of trials in the 6th and 7th amendments and what do they mean?
Criminal - Big crimes like murder, theft
Civil - Arguments like divorce or property damage
Federalists were in favor of creating a new Constitution. Who was the leader of the Federalists and the writer of the Constitution?
James Madison
How did the Great Compromise make both Virginia and New Jersey happy?
Made a bicameral Congress (2 houses).
The Senate was represented equally.
The House was represented by population.
What are the 5 rights you have in the 1st Amendment?
What are the 3 rights you have in the 5th Amendment?
Right to go to Court
Don't Have to Confess to a Crime
Double Jeopardy