Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because of high taxes
Because of taxation without representation
Because the British army stayed in their houses
Because they didn't have self-government
What is meant by "claimed to be a U.S. citizen?"
Lied about citizenship
Name three, of the thirteen original states.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia.
Name one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for
He was a U.S. Diplomat
He started the first free libraries
He was the oldest member of the Const. Conv.
He was the first Postmaster General of the U.S.
He was the writer of Poor Richard's Almanack
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government
Defines the government
Protects the basic rights of Americans
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
What is the meaning of "hereditary title" or "order of nobility?"
A title such as chief, king, or prince that you have because of your family.
Why did the colonists come to America?
Freedom
Political Freedom
Religious Freedom
To escape persecution
What is the name of the Vice President of the U.S.?
Kamala Harris
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We the People
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
what is the meaning of "legally incompetent?"
Someone who is mentally ill, or not able to make decisions for themselves.
What is one power that belongs to the federal government?
Print money
Declare war
Create an army
Make treaties
Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
It declared our independence from Great Britain
what is the meaning of "totalitarian party?"
A type of government run by a dictator, in which citizens don't have any say about their leaders or laws.
When must all men register for selective service?
at age 18.
between 18 and 26 years of age.
Name one of North Carolina's U.S. Senators now.
Richard Burr
Thom Tilis
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written.
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Liberty
The pursuit of hapiness
Explain what a terrorist organization is
People who use fear and violence to control others. Such as Al Qaida, Taliban, ISIS.
What is one power that belongs to the states?
School and education
Police
Fire departments
Driver's license
Approve zoning and land use
Name one of the writers of the Federalist Papers
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Publius