Forms of Gov't
What is a republic?
The USA
Who wrote the document
Who was Thomas Jefferson
Gave us natural rights
Who is Locke
Lists the purposes for government
What is the Preamble
19th Amendment
Women got suffrage (Vote)
Rule comes from a family line.
What is Absolute Monarchy
What was one grievance stated in the document
What is Taxed without consent
Gave us the idea for self government
Mayflower Compact
Article I
What is the Legislative Branch
5th Amendment
Right to remain silent
eminent domain
Double jeopardy
Ruled by single person who controls everything
What is a Dictatorship
What act lead up to writing the document
The tea act
Helped us build our bill of rights
The English Bill of Rights
Article II
What is the Executive Branch
8th Amendment
No cruel or unusual punishment
No excessive fines
Ruled by a few wealthy people
What is an oligarchy
What was the response from the king to the document
He declared war on the colonies
gave us the idea for separation of power
Who is Montesquieu
Article III
What is the Judicial Branch
1st Amendment
RAPPS
Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech
Ruled by the church
What is Theocracy
Who was the king of England at the time
King George
Written by Thomas Paine in 1775
What is Common Sense
How can the Constitution be amended
By 2/3 Congress and 3/4 States
13th Amendment
Ended Slavery