Bill of Rights
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
Why did the Mayflower passenderes go to the new world?
They wanted religious freedom.
Who wrote it?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the idea behind the checks and balances system in the US government?
A separation of power, it prevents any branch from becoming to powerful.
When did the Pilgrims arrive at Plymoth Rock?
1620
The 2nd amendment forbids the government from taking citizens‘ rights to protect themselves. What specificially is this right?
Bear arms
When was the Compact written?
November 11th, 1620
What is the task of the government according to the Declaration?
To protect the rights of the people.
How often is a presidential election held?
Once every four years
Who was the first President?
George Washington
The Bill of Rights can be compared with the German…
…Grundgesetz
What is the first word in the Mayflower Compact?
In
What is the “nickname“ of the Declaration of Independence and when is it celebrated?
The birthday of the USA on July 4th, 1776
Name the three different branches.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
When did Christopher Columbus Land?
1492.
The Bill of Rights describes…
…The basic rights of the people.
Name the 3 unalienable rights in the Mayflower Compact.
Equality, liberty, pursuit of happiness
How many states declared their independence from England?
13
This branch creates laws.
Legislative branch.
This mineral brought miners to the west.
Gold
These rights are guaranteed under the 1st Amendment
freedom of
-speech -religion
-assembly -press
-petition
How many people signed the Compact?
41
What can the people do if a governement fails to protect their fundamental rights?
Abolish the government.
Which Party is supposed to be liberal and was evolved from the party of Thomas Jefferson?
Democratic Party.
The ocean Columbus crossed when he discovered America.
Atlantic