Declaration of Independence
It explained why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To establish the structure and powers of the nation's government;
What was the primary purpose of the Constitution?
Protection of freedom of speech, religion and press;
What is the First Amendment?
The Bill of Rights;
What are the first 10 Amendments in the Constitution?
1776
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
The state governments;
Under the Articles of Confederation, which level of government held the most political power?
The Legislative Branch
Which branch of government makes federal laws?
Protection of a person's personal belongings, and requires a search warrant;
What is the 4th Amendment?
What is Federalism?
The right to pursue happiness
What is a natural right identified in the Declaration of Independence?
It could not directly tax citizens to raise national revenue;
What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The Executive Branch
Which branch carries out and enforces federal laws?
The right to own guns or firearms,
What is the Second Amendment?
The right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness;
What are natural rights?
Change or replace the government,
What can the people do when the government fails to protect their rights?
There was no national president to enforce the nations laws;
Interprets laws and decides legal cases;
What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch?
Protects a person's right to a grand jury if being indicted for a crime;
What is the 5th Amendment?
The idea that government gets it power from the voting citizens,
What is consent of the people?
The Continental Congress;
Which organization adopted the Declaration of Independence?
The national government needed greater authority and power to address the domestic and international problems;
Why did the United States replace the Articles of Confederation?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful;
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
Shall enjoy a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury and to have legal assistance;
What is the Sixth Amendment?
Thomas Jefferson;
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?