Declaration of Independence
What was a complaint of the colonists?
Treated as Subjects, Being Ignored, Taxation, Troops being Stationed
Who had more power, the States or the Central government?
States
Who was one of the writers of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay
What was the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 Amendments.
Who was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
What was a major event showing the problem with the Articles of Confederation
Shay's Rebellion
What was one of the arguments of Brutus?
Not enough Central Government restrictions, the Country is too big so that the people may be overshadowed, Need Equal Representation, Who will enforce the laws
What were the 5 freedoms of the 1st Amendment?
Religion, Press, Speech, Petition, Assembly
When was the Declaration of Independence written? (Specific)
July 4th, 1776
What was the primary problem with the Articles of Confederation
Weak Central Government
What were one of the arguments of the Federalists?
Split government allows it to check itself, so many people who won't unite as one, the President can act fast, Bicameral Legislation.
What are the 3 Branches of Government?
Legislative / Congress, Executive, Judicial