AOC and Compromises
What was the first Government Document of the United States?
Articles of Confederation
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
US Constitution
What does the word "amend" mean?
Change
What does Ratification mean?
Approve
What was the document that founding fathers drafted to tell the world they no longer belonged to Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
North and south agreed, 3 out of 5 were considered free people, used for taxation and representation
3/5 Compromise
Which amendment gives a "well-regulated militia...the right of the people" to bear arms.
2nd Amendment
Federalist (leader)
The government lacked money to support the nation’s military forces. To save money, General Padro ordered that troops be placed in the homes of people living close to military bases. Midge lived next to an army base, and two soldiers moved into her house, even though she did not want them there. What right is violated and what amendment is it ?
No quartering soldiers and the 3rd amendment
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
could not tax, states had more power, weak central government
-Right to a grand jury
-no double jeopardy
-right to due process
-no self-incrimination
-include your miranda rights ("you have the right to remain silent")
5th Amendment
Which of the three branches of government includes the President, Vice President, and cabinet members?
Executive Branch
The US Constitution was eventually adopted after the Anti-Federalists agreed to the inclusion of
Individual Rights AKA Bill of Rights
If you are caught littering and your bail is $100,000 dollars this is a violation of the
8th amendment
For the Great Compromise, how is the number of Senators determined?
equal number - 2 from each state
Which amendment?
Reading a newspaper article which presents two sides of a issue
1st Amendment
Which Constitutional principle is they basis of the Tenth Amendment?
Federalism
George Mason was considered a....
Antifederalist
Janel lives near a factory that puts chemical in our lakes. Janel and her neighbors call a meeting at Janel’s house to discuss what they can do about the problem. However, the police block the entrance to the home and tell people that they do not have the right to hold a meeting. What right does this violate?
Freedom to Assemble
The Delegates (Representatives) who signed the U.S Constitution are known as: (x2 points)
Founding Fathers
This amendment requires that police officers obtain a search warrant before they search a home for evidence when investigating a crime.
4th Amendment
Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?
Due process of Law
James Madison is known as the....
Father of the Constitution
describe or explain the principle of representative democracy (republicanism)?
Representatives are elected by voters to vote on legislation