a government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people, as well as further limited the rights of the king
What is the English Bill of Rights?
100
This was the biggest complaint of the colonists.
What is taxation without representation?
100
This was our first form of government attempted after defeating the British for independence.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
100
By giving the national government more power than the states, the Constitution created a system of government called this.
What is Federalism?
100
This amendment protects your freedom of speech.
What is the first amendment?
200
an agreement between individuals that created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists
What is the Mayflower Compact?
200
The colonists responded to the Stamp Act by refusing to purchase British goods, also known as what
What is boycotting?
200
This weakness of the Articles of Confederation prevented them from creating an army.
What is not able to enforce taxes or funding a military?
200
This Article of the U.S. Constitution spells out the powers of Congress.
What is Article I(one)?
200
This amendment protects you against search and seizure.
What is the fourth amendment?
300
a government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of the nobility created in 1215.
What is the Magna Carta?
300
This man who later became one of our Presidents wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
300
This weakness of the Articles of Confederation prevented Amendments from being passed.
What is needing all states to agree to pass an amendment?
300
According to the Preamble, this was the first goal of the U.S. Constitution
What is "Form a more perfect union"?
300
If someone over the age of 18 is prevented from voting, which amendment can they enact?
What is the 26th Amendment?
400
Who wrote the famous pamphlet written to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England?
What is Thomas Paine (Common Sense)?
400
The Declaration of Independence was written for the king and listed these.
What are grievances(complaints)?
400
This event led to the failure of the Articles of Confederation.
What is Shay's Rebellion?
400
This is the type of government our constitution set up and what government we have today.
What is a Representative Democracy (Republic)?
400
A woman dropped trash on the ground and a judge ordered her to pick up all the trash in the park with her elbows. What amendment would she need to enact?
What is the 8th amendment?
500
a collection of newspaper articles published to convince people to support the freedom of expression and to fight against the heavy handed rule of the British government
What is Cato's Letters?
500
The Declaration of Independence was inspired by this enlightenment thinker.
Who is John Locke?
500
Two groups formed when trying to choose a new government after the Articles of Confederation. This group wanted more state control and a Bill of Rights.
What are the Anti-Federalists?
500
This man is known as the father of the Constitution.
Who is James Madison?
500
This amendment is most commonly used in defense cases due to its equal protection under the law.