Amendments
The first Amendment granted...
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly and Petition.
The Bill of Rights is...
The first 10 Amendments in the U.S. Constitution.
Whats the Article of Confederation?
A loose confederation with a weak government that lacked power to tax or enforce laws.
Who ran the places before the government was split?
(Not a specific person more of a position)
The monarchy's/kings.
The belief that individuals are born with inherent rights is ____________
(Life, Liberty, and property)
Inalienable/Natural rights.
The second Amendment grants you...
The right to bare arms.
What is Freedom of speech,press, assembly, and religion?
The first Amendment.
Who came up with the idea of natural rights?
Montesquieu expressed his ideas on ______________
Separation of powers.
What is the founding idea that everyone is entitled to the same treatment under the law and have equal claims to natural rights.
Equality
Amendment ___ granted women to vote and have more equality.
19.
What Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures?
The 4th amendment.
What was the "Constitutional Convention"?
When leaders such as George Washington and James Madison came together and created a blueprint for a stronger national government.
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judical.
_____________ is when Government comes from approval of the people it serves.
consent of the governed.
Amendment ___ Prohibits federal and state government from excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel/unusual punishment?
8
What is the concept of Eminent Domain?
(Hint: Haves to do with the Fifth Amendment)
The government cannot take private property for public use without paying for it.
What two plans did "The Great Compromise" consist of?
The Virginia Plan & The New Jersey Plan.
Who makes the laws?
Congress.
What is rule of law?
The idea that all citizens and leaders must go by the same fair established laws.
Which Amendment limited the President to only be able to run two terms?
The 22nd Amendment.
What are civil liberties?
These are personal freedoms that can absolutely not be taken away.
Federalist.... while Anti-Federalist...
Federalist supported a strong Central government while Anti-Federalist feared the potential of another "king"/monarchy position to take over. (Tryanny)
Who or what does each of the branches represent?
Legislative:Congress, Executive:President, Judicial:Supreme Court
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.