Grievances
“For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us.”
How was this addressed in the Constitution?
3rd Amendment
Powers are shared or divided between national & state governments
Federalism
What is an example of an individual right?
Any of the 10 amendments
What group wanted the federal government to have more power than they did under the Articles of Confederation?
Federalists
What are the three branches?
Legislative, executive, judicial
“....depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of trial by jury…”
How was this addressed in the Constitution?
6th & 7th Amendments
Trial by jury in criminal cases & the right to counsel explains which amendment?
6th Amendment
What is an example of republicanism?
Citizens voting in the presidential election.
What was one of the first examples of republicanism in the New World?
House of Burgesses
Many of the grievances from which document were later addressed in the Constitution.
Declaration of Independence
writs of assistance
How was this addressed in the Constitution?4th Amendment
Just because a right isn’t specifically listed in the Constitution, doesn’t mean the people don’t have it.
9th Amendment
What is an example of separation of powers?
Legislative branch- makes the law
Executive branch- enforces the law
Judicial branch- interprets the law
Which 2 principles of the Constitution is Montesquieu credited with?
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
List at least one responsibility that is expected of citizens of the United States.
Paying Taxes
Voting
Jury Duty
Following the Law
“He has affected to render the military independent of, and superior to, the civil power.”
How was this addressed in the Constitution?
The President is the commander in chief of the military
Powers of the government are restricted
Limited government
What is an example of checks and balances?
President can veto a law.
Congress can impeach the president.
Supreme Court can rule a law to be unconstitutional.
What document did the framers draw from when they included due process in the Bill of Rights?
Magna Carta
Who wanted the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution & who was one of the leaders of the group?
Anti-Federalists
George Mason & Patrick Henry
“He has refused his assent to laws the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.”
How was this addressed in the Constitution?
Congress can override the president's veto
The people are the ultimate sources of government power. This statement best explains which principle?
Popular sovereignty
What is an example of a federal power, state power, and shared power?
Fed gov- coins money, regulates interstate commerce
State gov- establishes schools, creates rules for elections
Both- build roads, collect taxes
Mayflower Compact
What is the purpose of the amendment process?
To correct major issues in the nation or with the Constitution.
Make sure the citizens are protected.