Bill of Rights
War of Independence
Constitution
Mystery Category
Ratifying the Constitution
100
The second amendment
This Amendment guarantees the right to maintain a militia, as well as to bear arms
100
What were colonists who supported the British called?
Tories or Loyalists
100
This is another name for the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
100
What event proved the ineffectiveness of the Articles?
Shays's Rebellion
100
What was the American government's first framework called?
The Articles of Confederation
200
The first amendment
This Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, and petition
200
What country allied with the rebelling colonies?
France
200
Name the three branches of government that the Constitution provides for
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
200
What was the nickname for British soldiers during the war?
Redcoats
200
What was the group that opposed the Federalists called?
The Anti-Federalists
300
Third Amendment
Restricts quartering of troops in private homes.
300
After what battle did General Cornwallis surrender his army?
Yorktown
300
The main idea behind having three branches of government is:
checks and balances
300
This document ended the Revolutionary War
The Treaty of Paris
300
Explain the Great Compromise
It allowed the number of delegates to the House of Representatives to be based on population and the Senate to be equal among all states.
400
5th Amendment
Right to life, liberty, or property, and due process.
400
What was another name for colonial militia?
Minutemen
400
Describe a check that the Judicial branch has over one of the other two branches.
1) can declare executive actions unconstitutional 2) can declare legislation unconstitutional.
400
Implied powers, or powers not directly stated in the Constitution, fall under what clause?
The Elastic Clause
400
What documents did the Federalists write in order to argue in favor of ratifying the Constitution?
The Federalist Papers
500
Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?
As a compromise to anti-Federalists, to guarantee certain liberties.
500
Describe a major problem experienced by the British Army during the war
Lines of supply, little colonial support, unable to destroy Washington's army due to the heavily defensive strategy he used.
500
What is check that the executive branch has over the other two branches?
Appoint fed judges, grant pardons OR propose/veto legislation, call legislative sessions, recommend appointments
500
Who commanded the Continental Army?
George Washington
500
Name a major difference between the Articles and the Constitution
Strong central government, bill of rights, etc.
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