Unit 1
The idea that those who govern must follow the law; no one is above the law.
rule of law
a form of government in which nobody is in control-anarchy
yes or no
yes
who was the king the ruled during the revolutionary war
king George III
the anti-federalist supported the ratification of the constitution
yes or no
NO
who was the 16 president of the US
Abraham Lincoln
at what age are you chosen for selective service
18-25
the people rule
democracy
what is a grievance
a formal complaint
how many votes did the government have to get to amend the articles
13 out the 13 states
does Canada give free healthcare
yes
what are the 2 ways you could be a citizen from birth
law of soil and law of blood
what is the difference between a absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy
absolute-the king/queen has absolute power
constitutional- the ruler shares power with the parliament
what idea did John Locke and Montesquieu propose for the constitution
John Locke- social contract, natural law, life, liberty, and property
Montesquieu-separation of powers and checks and balances
what were the papers that the federalists wrote and how many articles were written
the federalists' papers
85 articles
sing the first two verses of the Schuyler sisters
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someone who gives their allegiance to another country
expatriation
what is communism
when the government owns all the means of production. EXTREME version of socialism.
how the colonists respond to the stamp act
they protested, petitioned, and boycotted on British goods
recite the whole preamble
we the people in order to form a .......... i'm to lazy
what is a theocracy
a government that recognizes a god or divine being as the ultimate ruler
what is treason
the act of betraying your country
what is a unitary
name an example
the central government has more power then the state government
France
what was the exact date of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence
July 4, 1776
list all 10 amendments without using your notes.
1. freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, and petition.
2. right to bear arms.
3.no quartering of solider
4.no unreasonable search and seizure
5.eminent domain, due process,no double jeopardy, have the right to not speak
6.right to a speedy trial, a lawyer, and a jury
7.right to a civil case above $20.00 and a jury
8.no cruel and unusual punishments
9.rights to the people
10.rights to the states
what is Wyoming
nonexistent; government property