Bill of Rights
Misc.
The Declaration
The Constitution
Road to Ind.
100
What was the Bill of Rights?
1st 10 ammendments to the Constitution
100
Explain the world view of Thomas Hobbes
Man is evil, selfish, and cruel. Only a powerful ruler can save society. Citizens give up all rights to a ruler who does what is necessary to provide safety and stability in society. (social contract theory)
100
THis man was the author of the Declaration of Independance
Thomas Jefferson
100
What is the main task of the 3 branches of government 1. Legislative 2. Executive 3. Judicial
1. Write Law 2. Enforce Law 3. Interpret Law
100
Explain how the French and Indian War help to lead to the American Revolution.
England incurred great debts from the war and wanted to tax the colonies to repay those debts.
200
What was the name of the political party that promoted the inclusion of a Bill of Rights into the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
200
Explain the world view of John Locke
Governments exist primarily to serve people and improve their lives. People have inalienable rights. Man is generally good, selfless, and cooperative. Given the ability to govern themselves peopl could build a better society.
200
What issue threatened to end the American bid for independance before it ever started, by causing some colonies to not vote for independance
Slavery
200
How many Ammendments (total) have there been to the Constitution?
27
200
What took place at the 2nd Continental Congress?
The Declaration of Independance was written and adopted
300
List 4 of the 5 freedoms guaranteed to you by the 1st Ammendment.
1. Speech 2. Religion 3. Press 4. Assembly 5. Petition
300
What is meant by the process of Judicial Review
The courts review laws to make sure they do not step on guarenteed liberties.
300
Why did the vote for independance need to be unanimous?
No state should be ripped from its parent country against its will
300
Explain what is meant by a seperation of powers. How are the powers Seperated?
Power is divided into 3 branches of government. No single branch of government can rule without the cooperation of the other branches. Legislative - Executive - Judicial
300
Explainn how the term "Salutory Neglect" applies to the relationship between Great Britain and the American colonies
After years of neglect from Britain the American colonies gained a taste for self rule and an independant spirit.
400
How does the 4th Ammendment guarantee your right to Privacy?
It protects you from unreasonable search and siezure.
400
What 3 things do all governments need?
Power Authority - Legitimacy
400
The Declaration was actually written by a commitee. Name 2 other members besides T.J.
Franklin - Adams - Sherman
400
Explain the significance of checks and balances. Explain at least 6 checks and balances.
triangle diagram
400
Explain at least 3 acts by the crown that pushed the colonists to revolt.
Sugar act - Stamp Act - Townsend Act - Intolerable Act - Boston Massacre
500
Explain the significance of both the 9th and the 10th Ammendments.
9th - Simply because rights are not listed in the constitution does not mean that they do not exist 10th - Powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution are resereved for the states.
500
Name 2 reasons that the Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced
weakness - money
500
Why was it necessary to declare independance, what did the colonies hope to gain from such a document.
Sympathy and help from the world and enthusiasm at home.
500
What is the significance of the 26th Ammendment
Deaths in Vietnam caused congress to lower the voting age to 18
500
Explain what happened at Lexington in 1775
The shot heard round the world.
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