Gov. 1
Which document was created to replace the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution
Which founding document includes the Preamble?
Constitution
define cabinet
a group of people who advise or help the president
In your own words, describe the Constitution.
Created a strong and united country, includes the preamble
define amendment
a change or addition to something
In your own words, describe the Articles of Confederation.
Was the second founding document, but was weak, it said that each state has the right to pass laws, Congress did not have the power to collect taxes
In your own words, describe the Bill of Rights.
The bill of rights is a founding document that includes the first 10 amendments
describe checks and balances
ensures each branch of government has different powers so one branch doesn’t get too powerful
In your own words, describe the Declaration of Independence.
Stated that American colonies wanted independence from Great Britain
What are the two parts of the legislative branch?
Senate and House of Representatives (AKA Congress)
What are some qualities of a democracy?
We have freedom and rights, we can elect our leaders
Which document includes the 10 amendments?
Bill of Rights
Which founding document gives us freedom of speech, right to bear arms, and right to a trial by jury?
Bill of rights
Which document stated that each colony was to act as an independent state and that they had the right to pass laws?
Articles of Confederation
define compromise
meeting in the middle- coming to an agreement
List the founding documents in chronological order.
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Bill of Rights