Bill of Rights
The right to bear arms is which amendment?
Amendment 2
The branch of government that makes laws.
Legislative
To refuse to approve something.
Veto
A person who supported the new U.S. Constitution.
Federalists
The principle that the law applies to everyone, equally.
Rule of law
Which amendment limits searches?
4th Amendment
A law.
Ordinance
A system where each branch of government has ways of limiting the powers of the other branches.
Checks and Balances
A person who supported the Articles of Confederation.
Anti-Federalists
How many times has the U.S. Constitution been changed since it was written?
27; There are 27 amendments
What are the "Five Freedoms"?
Freedom of religion, Freedom of speech, Freedom of the press, Freedom to assemble, and Freedom to petition
Define concession
Something that is given up in order to resolve a disagreement.
What was one effect of Shays' Rebellion.
More people called for a stronger national government.
The United States ________________ was ratified by all ________ states in the year ________.
Constitution, 13, 1790
How did voting rights for African Americans change over time?
African Americans were not allowed to vote until the passage of the 15th Amendment in 1870. Poll taxes and literacy test kept African Americans from voting in many states in the South until 1965, with the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
What does "pleading the fifth" mean?
You have the right for refuse to answer questions in court. It is part of the 5th Amendment.
What is inflation?
Inflation occurs when goods become more expensive and the value of money decreases.
What was the Great Compromise?
It was a compromise between the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan.
What are some ways the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights affect your life and life in the community? Explain.
The U.S Constitution and Bill of Rights guarantee rights such as practicing any religion or attending a peaceful protest.
What does it mean for a law to be unconstitutional?
The law goes against the law set by the U.S. Constitution, which is the highest, or most important, law; state and the federal government must repeal laws that are unconstitutional.
The Fifth Amendment protects people from "double jeopardy". What is "double jeopardy"?
Being tried twice for the same crime.
What was the significance of the Northwest Ordinance?
It marked the first time the U.S. planned to expand westward and create new states.
How can Congress pass a law that is unpopular with the president?
If the president vetos a bill, Congress will need a two-thirds majority to pass the bill into law.
Compare and Contrast how Federalists and Anti-Federalists felt about the power of the central government under the Constitution.
Federalists believed that the system of checks and balances was enough to avoid abuse of power by the central government.
The Anti-Federalists feared that if given all the power outlined in the Constitution, Congress could decrease individual rights. For this reason, they wanted a Bill of Rights.
What is the purpose of government?
The government ensures the safety of its citizens, protects them from abuse of power, and carries out laws fairly.