amendments
why are amendments important?
. It spells out Americans' rights with their government. It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual—like freedom of speech, press, and religion.
define civil right
Civil rights are personal rights guaranteed and protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal laws enacted by Congress
why is the Declaration of independence important?
The Declaration summarized the colonists' motivations for seeking independence.
What is the purpose of the Federalist 70?
to protect against foreign attacks, provide for the administration of laws, and protect liberty and property
How does federalism affect the economy?
mainly the regions of a country contribute to national economic development
what year was the 4th amendment passed?
Amendment Four to the Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791.
what leaders impacted the civil rights movements?
Dr martin Luther King
Malcolm X
Rosa parks
The declaration of Independence has how many parts?
five distinct parts
fed 70 written by
Alexander Hamilton
What are the advantages and disadvantages of federalism?
Federalism allows for policy experimentation and diverse viewpoints, but can also lead to confusion, disparities, and conflicts between state and federal levels.
Who introduced the amendments?
James Madison introduced 12 amendments to the First Congress in 1789.
What are the 5 main civil rights?
the right to be free from discrimination, the freedom to worship as we choose, the right to vote for our elected representatives, the protections of due process, and the right to privacy.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776?
Thomas Jefferson
According to Hamilton, what is the most necessary quality for a president?
Hamilton considers energy the most necessary quality for a president. Energy is needed to protect the people's rights and liberties.
What are 2 examples of federalism in the Constitution?
the government can take your rights with or without amendments true or false?
false. Your amendments protect you and your rights
What groups were fighting for civil rights?
The Black Panthers
Howard University Student Protesters
The Klu Klux Klan
Chicago Housing Activists
What was one of the main purposes of the Declaration of Independence?
to explain the colonists' right to revolution.
Why is disagreement within the legislative branch beneficial while it is detrimental in the executive branch?
It would be harmful to free government if the legislature made quick decisions.
which founding fathers were anti-federalists?
Robert Yates (Brutus), most likely George Clinton (Cato), Samuel Bryan (Centinel), and either Melancton Smith
How can court decisions change the Constitution?
its decisions can be altered only by the rarely used constitutional amendment procedure or by a new ruling of the Court.
what happened to protesters during the civil rights movement?
Thousands were arrested in nonviolent protests as images of the confrontations inspired widespread public support for the movement's objectives.
According to Declaration what specific rights do the free and independent states claim?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Why does a weak executive branch create a bad government?
If the executive branch is weak, there is no one to protect the people's rights and liberties.
Why is federalism so important to the government?
Federalism reduces conflict and decision-making at the national level. States can make policies that are different than those of the federal government. If state and local bases lose at national levels, they can still gain strength at state and local levels.