Founding Fathers
Declarations
The Set Up
Rights: Theoretically
Grab Bag
100
This Founding Father is considered the author of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson
100
According to this author of the Social Contract, each man has a natural right to "life, liberty and property"
Who is John Locke
100
Which English document majorly influenced the American Bill of Rights?
What is the English Bill of Rights
100
Aashish, a recent immigrant to the United States, was driving around the city of Charleston and noticed that there were churches and temples from several different religions located throughout the city. He was amazed at the fact that people in the USA could practice and worship any religion of their choice. Which right is Aashish referring to?
What is the right to free practice of religion
100
What was the form of government in the USA before the Constitution?
What is the Articles of Confederation
200
This Founding Father is considered the author of the Constitution
Who is James Madison
200
According to Thomas Jefferson, these three rights are "inalienable" - meaning they cannot be taken away by any other person.
What are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
200
According to the colonists, the Stamp Act was a violation of their right to be taxed only if they were represented in Parliament. They fixed this with the Senate system under the new Constitution. How many representatives does each state send to the Senate?
What is two
200
Darrell was stopped by a police officer on his way home from school. The police officer wanted to search Darrell's UGA backpack because he heard a teenage boy had just robbed the candy store on the corner. Darrell said to the officer, “Do you have a warrant?” The officer said, “no.” Darrell informed the officer that he could not search his bag because it violated his rights. What right is Darrell referring to?
What is right to privacy
200
Which plan supported having representation in national government based on overall population?
What is the Virginia Plan
300
This Founding Father was a busy man: he created the first post office, discovered electricity AND had time to invent bifocals!
Who is Benjamin Franklin
300
Restricting your freedom to practice whatever religion you chose would be a violation of which "inalienable" right?
What is "liberty"
300
Name any right granted to American citizens under the first amendment
What is freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition the government
300
Malisha visited one of her elderly neighbors and noticed that she had a gun locked away in one of her cabinets. During the visit, Malisha turned to her neighbor and asked, “Why do you have a gun in your house?” Her neighbor simply said, “I am exercising my right to own a gun legally.” Which Amendment is Malisha's neighbor referring to?
What is the second amendment
300
Which plan established how slaves would be counted for state population representation in the national government?
What is the 3/5ths Compromise
400
These men co-authored the Federalist Papers, to convince states to ratify the Constitution (Name any of these men)
Who are Alexander Hamilton, John Adams and James Madison
400
According to the Declaration of Independence, this man is guilty of repeated "injustices" against the colonists
Who is King George III of Great Britain
400
The Second Amendment has been a major issue in recent years, and people have debated whether this RIGHT should have limitations. What does the second amendment guarantee that all citizens have a right to do?
What is bear arms
400
Dexter wrote a nice lengthy article for the Daily News describing the changes students would like to see at Burke High School. The principal tried to stop Dexter's article from being published in the local newspaper, but she was unsuccessful. What right is Dexter exercising?
What is the "freedom of the press"
400
In the event that the President dies, who becomes President?
What is the Vice President
500
This Founding Father signed his name on the Declaration of Independence really big, so that the British would not be confused when they went to arrest him for treason
Who is John Hancock
500
Which colonial REGION is home to the birth of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitutional Convention and the final battle of the Revolutionary War?
What is the Middle region
500
In the event that a person is being questioned by the police, does he or she HAVE TO answer those questions?
No, you have a "right to remain silent" (But either way, its a good idea to be respectful!)
500
Cashmere arrived home one evening to find a member of the United States navy sitting at the dining room table eating dinner with her mother. Cashmere quickly turned to her mother and said, “Why is there a military person in our home?” Cashmere's mother said, “We were told we had to house this soldier.” Cashmere quickly kicked the soldier out and said to him, “Read the ____________ Amendment!"
What is the third amendment
500
DAILY DOUBLE: Name one major problem with the Articles of Confederation, and explain how it was fixed by the Constitution
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