Terms and Definitions
An agreement to create a government and follow its laws is know as what?
Social Contract
What was the name of the group of people responsible for the creation of the United States.
The Founders
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
What power does the President have that is also a check on the power of Congress?
Veto laws passed by Congress
What amendments make up the Civil War Amendments?
Dividing a government into different branches is also know as what?
Separation of Powers
How did diplomacy help the colonists during the American Revolutionary War?
France was convinced to provide loans and military assistance to the Americans
What did the Declaration of Independence say?
It was an explanation of the colonist's revolt against Britain
What is the name of the power the Supreme Court gave itself in the case Marbury v Madison?
Judicial Review
What is the amendment that granted women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
What are enumerated powers?
Powers specifically granted to Congress by the Constitution.
What was the name of the first constitution in America that was created during the American Revolution?
The Articles of Confederation
How many states were required to ratify the Constitution?
Nine states
What power does Congress have in regards to foreign affairs?
They have the power to approve treaties and ambassadors
What group of people insisted that a Bill of Rights be included in the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
Support an official state religions
Why did the colonists reject the Stamp Act of 1765?
They argued it was invalid because they were not allowed to vote for members of Parliament.
What are two major freedoms that are guaranteed, with some exceptions, by the Constitution?
Freedom of expression and religion
Provide for the common defense and common good of the United States
What did the 24th Amendment to the Constitution do?
It abolished poll taxes
Due Process
What was the final battle and major American victory of the American Revolution?
Battle of Yorktown
According to the Declaration of Independence, what was the purpose of government?
How can the Supreme Court check the power of the other two branches of government?
They can declare the laws and actions of the other two branches unconstitutional
What group of people is granted equal protection under the law in the 14th Amendment?
African-Americans