Declaration of Independence
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The Articles of Confederation established the first _________ in the United States
Government
Power was divided in the Constitution in order to avoid what?
Consolidation of power at one level leading to tyranny
Amendments to the Constitution require _____ vote of Congress
2/3
The Articles of Confederation exposed the ________ of the Government
Weakness, fragility
The Declaration is based on these rights that are possessed by all humans. These are called ______ rights
Natural
The Articles of Confederation were populuar with the Anti-Federalists. Why?
They wanted a weakened central government (so that the power would remain with the states)
The President can check Congress by doing this. What is it?
Veto bills
Amendments to the Constitution must be ratified by ____ of the states
3/4
The first 10 amendments of the Constitution is called the _________________-
Bill of Rights
These complaints against King George make up the longest section of the Declaration of Independence
Grievances
What was the one tragic event the convinced the Founders that the nation would not survive under the Articles of Confederation.
Shay's Rebellion
The head of the Judicial Branch is what body?
the Supreme Court
Another way the Constitution can be amended is by holding a __________ ___________ but this has never been done.
National Convention
The Great Compromise created what? Be specific
House and the Senate
The philosophy forming the Declaration of independence comes from the Age of the ___________
Enlightenment
Congress was not able to initiate and regulate these 2 important important economic activites under the Articles of Confederation. Two specific answers are required.
a) collect taxes and b) regulate trade
This branch of government is responsible for taxes, loans and debt
Congress
The Articles of Confederation was able to _____________ the United States but the Constitution was necessary in order to ___________ the United States ___________.
(must get all three)
a) Unite b) hold c) together
The 3/5 Compromise allowed for what and for what purpose? Be specific.
3/5 of the slaves to be counted in the general population for the purpose of representation
According to the "social contract" between a good government and the people, the government exists primarily for one purpose. What is that purpose
To protect their rights
There was no way to settle disputes between the states because the Articles did not provide this critical thing - - what was it?
Federal Court
The President is the ___________ ___ ________ of the United States military (This is a title"
Commander in Chief
The amendment process is intentionally difficult. Why?
So the government will be STABLE.......or any answer that sounds like this
Which document was the Treaty of Paris negotiated under:
a) Constitution
b) Declaration of Independence
c) Articles of Confederation
c) Articles of Confideration