Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence declared Colonial America's Independence from which Nation?
Great Britain
The U.S. Constitution replaced what previous document?
Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights contains how many amendments?
10
The concept of limiting each Branch of the Government's powers is called what?
Separation of Powers
What is the electoral college?
System for selecting the president and vice president of the United States
The Declaration of Independence was signed on what date?
July 4th, 1776
The U.S. Constitution is considered a "Living Document" because it can be changed or amended? True or False
True
Amendment 1 of the U.S. Constitution protects which rights?
Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly
The Legislative Branch is responsible for which of the following?
The Making of Laws
What was an idea/concept the "founding fathers" borrowed from the government of Ancient Athens?
Representation based on population, trial by jury, legislative body, constitution etc.
To whom was the Declaration of Independence primarily addressed to?
Preamble, Articles, Amendments.
The Second Amendment grants citizens the right to what?
Bear Arms
The President of the United States is part of which Branch of Government?
Executive
How many senators does each state in the U.S. receive? What is this based off of?
2 Senators/ Equality
The primary drafter Thomas Jefferson is controversial because?
He owned over 600 enslaved people and supported the institution of slavery
The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments address what issues?
Slavery, African American Citizenship, African American Male right to vote.
Which amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure?
The 4th amendment.
The Supreme Court is the head of which Branch of Government?
Judicial
How are a states number of representatives (in the house of representatives) determined?
Based on Population
How many colonies were established during the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
13
How many amendments are present in the Constitution?
27
Amendment 6 guarantees the right to what?
A fair and Speedy Trial.
The Judicial Branch is primarily responsible for what?
Interpreting the Law (constitutional or unconstitutional)
What was the historical irony or contradiction in the early United States pursuit of freedom?