Creating a New Government

Influences on American Gov.

100

The war that led to Great Britain taxing Americans...Eventually leading America to declare independence.

French and Indian War

200

Philosopher who said people have certain rights that government cannot take away

BONUS: What were the 3 rights according to him!

John Locke

Life, Liberty, Property

300

What countries did the Founding Fathers take inspiration from? 

HINT: There are 3

England, Italy (Rome), Greece

400

What 3 documents limited the King of England's power and gave more rights to their citizens?

Magna Carta (1215)

Petition of Rights (1628)

English Bill of Rights (1689)

500

How was British Parliament similar to our Congress today?

House of the Lords = Senate 

House of the Commons = House of Reps

Declaration of Independence

100

What happened at the 1st Continental Congress?

Sent the Declaration and Resolves

Gave the King an ultimatum 

200

When the 2nd Continental Congress met, what did they decide to do?

Form an army

Create their own government

300

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

400

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

July 4, 1776

500

What are the 5 parts to the Declaration of Independence?

1 - Preamble (Statement of purpose)

2 - Declaration of natural rights

3 - List of grievances

4 - Attempts to address

5 - Determination to separate

Articles of Confederation & Constitutional Convention

100

How long was the Articles of Confederation used as the first form of government?

10 years

200

According to the U.S. Constitution, how much would a slave be counted as for population?

3/5's of a man.

300

Federalist and Anti-Federalist....What's the difference?

Federalists wanted a strong central government, so they supported the Constitution. Anti-Federalists did not want such a strong central government, so they did not support the Constitution

400

What was one of the powers granted to Congress in the Articles of Confederation?

Declare War/Peace Send/Receive Ambassadors Make Treaties Raise Army/Navy Mail Delivery Settle disputes between states

500

What was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

No power to tax No economic regulation Can't force people to obey laws 9/13 states needed to pass laws Amending took ALL states approval No executive No federal courts

Constitution

100

How is the number of people in the Senate AND House of Representative decided?

HINT: think Great Compromise

Senate = 2 for every state

House = population

200

How many amendments are there?

27

300

What were the main ideas in the Preamble?

Form a better government

Establish justice

Ensure domestic tranquility

Provide for the common defense

Promote the general welfare

Freedoms now and forever

400

What were three of the seven major ideas of the Constitution?

BONUS: List all 7!

Limited Government

Popular Sovereignty

Checks and Balances

Separation of Powers

Federalism

Judicial Review

Republicanism

500

Describe the 7 Articles of the Constitution

1 - Legislative

2 - Executive

3 - Judicial

4 - State's Rights

5 - Amendment Process

6 - Federal Laws

7 - Ratificiation

Amendments

100

What are the first 10 Amendments called?

Bill of Rights

200

When was the Bill of Rights ratified? 

December 15, 1791

300

What are 3 amendments that reference voting rights?

12, 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, & 26

400

What are three amendments that deal with the president?

12, 20, 22, 23, & 25

500

What are the Reconstruction amendments?

13, 14, & 15