Amendments
This amendment allows for the right to bear arms
2nd amendment
In a limited government, whose power is limited?
The government´s power.
What are the first 10 amendments of the constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What year was the Louisiana Purchase made?
1803
The amendment says- no quartering of troops!
3rd amendment
This principle established 3 branches of government.
Separation of powers
Name the plan presented at the constitutional convention that would favor the larger, more populated states?
The Virginia Plan
Who discouraged the formation of political parties?
George Washington
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
This amendment allows for freedom of speech, religion, press, petition and assembly.
1st amendment
Name the principle: The power to rule comes from the people.
Popular sovereignty
Name the plan that was proposed at the constitutional convention that would benefit the smaller states.
New Jersey Plan
Whose presidency oversaw the War of 1812?
James Madison
What year was the constitutional convention?
1787
This amendment does not allow unwarranted search or seizure.
4th amendment
Name the principle: people exercise their power by voting for political representatives.
Republicanism
What are the two components of the legislative branch (Congress)?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
Who was the president during the ¨Era of Good Feelings¨?
James Monroe
What form of government did the U.S. have after the Revolutionary War? Name one reason it failed.
Articles of Confederation-too weak, etc.
This amendment states that powers not reserved for the federal government go to the state governments.
10th amendment
Describe federalism.
State and national governments share certain powers.
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Who issued the Alien and Sedition Acts?
John Adams
What year was Jamestown founded?
1607