Colonies vs. Britain
What document did the Colonials write and sign to declare their independence from Britain?
Declaration of Independnce
What outlined the Founding Fathers goals for America?
The Preamble
What are the branches of government?
Judicial, Executive, and Legislative
What is a citizen?
A person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country.
What is a court case?
A court case is a legal proceeding in a court of law, involving a dispute between parties, where one party (the plaintiff) alleges that another party (the defendant) has violated a law or breached a duty.
What was the first act passed on the colonists?
The Stamp Act
What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?
There was too much power to the states and not enough to the central government.
Which branch of government enforces laws?
Executive
What is the name of the process that enables you to become a citizen?
Who decides the outcome of court cases?
The jury
What did the colonists do to rebel against the Tea Act from Britain?
They dumped the tea in Boston Harbor
What was Shay's Rebellion?
It was an armed uprising by farmers in western Massachusetts in 1786 and 1787, primarily driven by economic hardship and resentment toward state governance.
Why are there branches of government?
To prevent one specific part of the government from being too powerful.
What is the first step in the Naturalization Process?
The first step in the naturalization process is to complete and submit Form N-400, the Application for Naturalization, along with the required filing fee and supporting documents to USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services).
What was the outcome of the court case Miranda v. Arizona?
The government invoked the right to remain silent for everyone set on trial.
What was the Quartering Act?
It was when Britain placed soldiers in the colonists' homes to ensure they weren't rebelling.
What did the Anti-Federalists want?
They wanted a Bill of Rights to safe guard individual rights and give the central government more power
What are checks and balances?
Checks and balances in government are a system where each branch of government (legislative, executive, and judicial) has the power to limit or restrain the powers of the other branches. This ensures no single branch becomes too powerful.
How long does it usually take to become a citizen?
The U.S. naturalization process typically takes 6 to 9 months on average. However, the timeline can vary depending on factors like the specific USCIS office processing the application.
What is Plessy vs Ferguson?
Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark 1896 U.S. Supreme Court case that upheld the constitutionality of state-sponsored racial segregation, establishing the "separate but equal" doctrine
Who was the king at the time when the colonists rebelled?
King George the Third
Who were the Founding Fathers?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison
Who is the leader of the executive branch?
The president
What are the three key steps in the naturalization process?
Three key steps in the naturalization process are: filling out the USCIS Form N-400, taking the naturalization test, and attending an interview.
What is Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier?
The Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier case, decided by the Supreme Court in 1988, established the limits of student free speech in public schools, particularly concerning school-sponsored expressive activities like newspapers.