The Great Debate
Decoding the Declaration
Federalism
Citizenship
Vocabulary
100
At the Constitutional Convention, this group were supporters of the Constitution, which established a stronger central government
Federalists
100
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
The American colonies explain their separation from Great Britain's rule.
100
The Supremacy Clause states that the U.S. Constitution is the "____________ Law of the Land" and that state laws must follow federal laws.
Supreme
100
Which Constitutional Amendment defines a U.S. citizen as "any person born or naturalized in the United States?"
14th Amendment
100
The idea that all government officials are accountable to the law
rule of law
200
At the Constitutional Convention, this group were against the Constitution because they favored states to have power and were concerned about individual rights.
Anti-Federalists
200
This section of the Declaration lists the formal complaints against King George III.
grievances
200
powers given to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution
- delegated powers
also known as:
- expressed powers
- enumerated powers
200
a) Someone born in the United States is a citizen by the Law of ______________.
b) Someone born to American citizen parents are citizens by the Law of ______________.
a) Soil
b) Blood
200
Permission from the people given to the government to rule over them
consent of the governed
a.k.a.
popular sovereignty
300
Who said it? (A or F)
1) "rights guaranteed to people should be included in the Constitution"
2) "a strong government is necessary...the separation of powers is enough to keep the govt from taking away people's rights"
3) "our country is too large to have all affairs directed by a single government"
1) Anti-Federalists
2) Federalists
3) Anti-Federalists
300
List the three unalienable rights that Thomas Jefferson said everyone is "endowed by their creator" in the Declaration of Independence.
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
300
powers shared by the federal, state, and local governments
- concurrent powers
EXAMPLES:
- levy (collect) taxes
- establish courts
- borrow money
300
The process for becoming a U.S. citizen
naturalization
- 18 years old
- legal permanent resident in U.S. for 5 years
- background check and interview
- pass a U.S. history test (know English)
- Take Oath of Allegiance
300
Fair and established legal procedures to ensure equal application of the law.
due process
400
Which principles of government presented in the new Constitution did the Federalists believe were enough to limit government power?
separation of powers
checks and balances
400
List 4 grievances found in the Declaration of Independence.
Any of these:
- no taxation without representation
- quartering soldiers
- cutting off trade
- no trial by jury
- abolishing local governments
- refusing representation in British Parliament
...and more!
400
The 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that "powers not delegated to the federal government...are ____________ for the states."
reserved powers
EXAMPLES:
- establish schools
- create local governments
- build roads
- run businesses in the state
- provide safety and emergency services
- provide utility services (garbage, electricity, sewage, etc.)
400
List the 4 obligations of citizens
- obey laws
- pay taxes
- jury duty
- register for the Selective Service (all males 18-25); also known as "defend the nation"
400
This is the form of government for the United States federal government. We elect government officials to make policy decisions for us.
constitutional republic
a.k.a.
"representative democracy"
500
The Anti-Federalists refused to ratify the original Constitution without this
A Bill of Rights
500
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the right of the people when the government does not protect their natural rights?
to alter it (change it)
or
to abolish it (get rid of; form a new government)
THIS IS THE SOCIAL CONTRACT THEORY (John Locke)
500
List 5 examples of powers delegated ONLY to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution
(They cannot also be concurrent powers)
Any of these:
-Declare war
-Coin/print money
-regulate commerce (trade) between states
-make foreign policy
-trade with other countries
-raise an army
-admit new states
500
List the 5 responsibilities of citizens
- voting & staying informed
- petitioning the government
- attending civic meetings
- community service/volunteering
- running for office
500
Create an image that illustrates the concept of federalism.
Federalism is the division of power between the levels of government (federal, state, and local).
