Declaration of?
This individual wrote the Declaration.
Thomas Jefferson
This was the United States' first constitution.
The Articles of Confederation
Why are so few presidential vetoes overturned by Congress?
A 2/3 vote is required in Congress.
Daniel Shays' rebellion demonstrated the weakness of....
The Articles of Confederation
In an effort to appease this group, the Bill of Rights was agreed upon as the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
Antifederalists
The main intent of the Declaration of Independence was....
To explain the causes for separation between the United States and Great Britain.
The limitations of the Articles reflected the United States' concern about returning to this form of government.
Monarchy
The most important task of the Supreme Court is:
Interpret the Constitution (Judicial Review)
Identify one part of the Constitution or amendments that an ANTIFEDERALIST would support.
Bill of Rights
This amendment precludes unreasonable search and seizure.
4th Amendment
The Declaration was signed on this date.
July 4, 1776
In order to limit the influence of government under the Articles, this branch was completely left out.
Executive/President
The US Constitution is an example of which type of government?
Federal
Identify one part of the Constitution or amendments that a FEDERALIST would support.
Strong central government, three branches, supremacy clause
All tasks not listed for the federal government in the Constitution is reserved for the....
States
The Declaration drew most from this Enlightenment philosopher, particularly their idea regarding natural rights.
John Locke
The major failing of the Articles was the government's inability to perform this essential task.
Taxation
What is the role of the executive branch of the government?
Enforce the laws.
The Great Compromise created the...
True or false, you are required to 'house' a soldier who shows up at your door.
False! 3rd Amendment
The name of the King to whom the Declaration was addressed
King George III
One success of the Articles of Confederation was:
Land Ordinance or Northwest Ordinance
This Enlightenment philosopher created the idea of separation of powers.
Baron de Montesquieu
The only reference to slavery in the Constitution was in relation to the....
3/5 Compromise
The first amendment is the best amendment.
True.