Declaration of Independence
Constitution and Bill of Rights
Checks and Balances
Canadian Government
Latin American Government
100
Which major American document was created in 1776?
The Declaration of Independence
100
Who had too much power under the Articles of Confederation?
The States
100
Who is in charge of the Executive branch of government?
The President
100
What direction is Canada from the United States
North
100
In Latin American countries that have constitutions, the constitution is
The supreme law of the land / A rule book for government
200
What kinds of freedoms were described in the Declaration of Independence?
Natural Rights ; Unalienable Rights ; The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
200
What was added to the Constitution to guarantee rights of individuals?
A Bill of Rights
200
What is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?
To decide if laws are constitutional or unconstitutional
200
What is the leader of Canada called?
A Prime Minister
200
What document served as a model for several Latin American governments?
The US Constitution
300
According to the Declaration of Independence, who holds governing power in a society?
The People
300
The United States Government gets its power from the consent of the governed. Who gives the government power?
The People / Citizens of the USA
300
The highest court in America is called the...
Supreme Court
300
Which act officially created Canada?
Constitution Act of 1982
300
How is the government of Cuba different from other Latin American governments?
It is a dictatorship / It is controlled by Communists
400
According to the Declaration of Independence, what should the people do when their government fails to protect their liberties?
Overthrow their government/Create a new government
400
What are the three branches of the United States federal government?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
400
Name one right protected under the Bill of Rights
The 10 Amendments
- First Amendment: Protects freedom of religion (no establishment of, or free exercise thereof), speech, press, assembly, and petition.
- Second Amendment: Protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
- Third Amendment: Prohibits the government from forcing citizens to quarter soldiers in their homes during peace time.
- Fourth Amendment: Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants to be backed by probable cause.
- Fifth Amendment: Guarantees rights to due process, protection against self-incrimination, prohibition of double jeopardy, and fair compensation for property taken for public use (eminent domain).
- Sixth Amendment: Guarantees rights in criminal trials, including a speedy and public trial, impartial jury, right to counsel, and right to confront witnesses.
- Seventh Amendment: Provides for the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases.
- Eighth Amendment: Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
- Ninth Amendment: Protects rights not explicitly listed in the Constitution (unenumerated rights).
- Tenth Amendment: Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or to the people.
400
Canada has a written system of government and a royal head of state making it WHAT type of government?
Constitutional Monarchy
400
Argentina, Mexico, and the United States are all what type of government
Federal Republic
500
What was the first plan of government in the United States?
Articles of Confederation
500
Which branch of government creates the laws?
Legislative Branch
500
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Creates laws
500
Canada's National animal is
A beaver!
500
The head of the Executive Branch of Mexico is called the...
President / El Presidente