Constitution
What year was the U.S. Constitution written?
1787
Who wrote the majority of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one of the three branches of government.
Legislative, Executive, or Judicial
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
What principle means that the people are the source of government power?
Consent of the governed
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
On what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
What are the 5 freedoms in the first amendment?
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
What principle means that no one, including the president, is above the law?
Rule of Law
How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution?
7
Which Enlightenment thinker influenced Jefferson’s ideas about natural rights?
John Locke
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
4
What principle means that each branch of government has its own job?
Separation of Powers
What is the name of the compromise that created the House of Representatives and the Senate?
The Great Compromise
According to the Declaration, where does a government’s power come from?
The consent of the governed
What is the main purpose of separating powers among branches of government?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
Which amendment gives people the right to a speedy and public trial by jury?
6
What principle means that power is divided between the national and state governments?
Federalism
What compromise during the Constitutional Convention decided how enslaved people would be counted for representation and taxation?
Three-Fifths Compromise
What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare the colonies’ independence from Britain
What is it called when one branch of government can limit the power of another branch?
Checks and Balances
Which amendment protects people from self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and guarantees due process of law?
5
What principle means that citizens elect representatives to make laws for them?
Republicanism