Citizenship
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
is defined as a form of government in which power belongs to the people.
Democracy
when was the declaration of independence signed
August 2, 1776
Who was called the "Sage of the Constitutional Convention"?
Benjamin Franklin, of Pennsylvania.
What freedoms does the first Amendment protect?
Freedom of Speech, Religion, the Press, Assembly, and to Petition the Government.
What is freedom of religion?
You can only practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
form of government in which a smattering of individuals rule over a nation.
Oligarchy
when was the declaration of independence adopted by congress
July 4, 1776
In ratifying the Constitution, did the people vote directly?
No.
When was the Bill of Rights written?
When is 1791?
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life and the pursuit of happiness
a form of government that both combines and divides powers between a centralized federal authority and an array of regional and local authorities.
Federalism
What famous founding father wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which president lasted the longest in office?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What Amendment grants people rights not listed in the Constitution?
What is the 9th Amendment?
What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the President
refers to a form of rule in which absolute power and authority are held by a single member of a royal bloodline.
Monarchy
Who was the first to sign the document with a big signature nearly five inches long?
John Hancock
When was the constitution ratified?
What is June 21, 1788?
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
What is 10?
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
a form of economy in which production is driven by private ownership.
Capitalism
What is the first word of the Declaration?
"We"
Who wrote the Constitution?
Who is James Madison?
Why was the Bill of Rights added?
The legislators in the government wanted to make changes to the existing laws in the U.S.