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A system through which order is maintained over a particular area.
He was fundamental in fighting in the American Revolution in his roles as a general and later commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. He was also the first president of the United States.
A political protest by American colonists in 1773 against Britain's taxation without representation. They dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor, sparking the American Revolution.
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Freedom of speech, press, assembly and religion.
What is the 1st Amendment?
A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems
This man is credited for writing the Declaration of Independence and later became the 3rd President of United States.
The final version of the Declaration of Independence was accepted on this date.
The only President that resigned?
Who is Richard Nixon?
Right to bear arms
What is the 2nd amendment?
A name for the Legislative Branch, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives.
What is Congress?
This was the 16th president. He was president during the Civil War.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump
What is impeachment?
The highest court in the United States.
What is the Supreme Court?
The saying "you have the right to remain silent" is stated because it provides for rights of people accused of crimes.
What is the 5th amendment?
When the President rejects a bill.
What is a veto?
A writer that is best known for his published pamphlet Common Sense. In the pamphlet, he called for Americans to not just revolt against the British government, but to call for independence.
This House is represented by Population.
What is the House of Representatives?
This document that was written in 1776, which declared the 13 colonies independent from Great Britian.
Protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th amendment?
It is responsible for enforcing the laws made by Congress. The executive branch of the United States is composed of the President, Vice President, Cabinet, and independent executive agencies.
What is the Executive Branch?
This person has many names, such as: Head of State, Commander-in-Chief, and Chief Executive.
Who is the President of the United States?
This type of case can lead to jail time.
What is a criminal case?
The document that explains how our government is constituted (structured) and how it should function.
The right to a fair and speedy trial by jury.
What is the 6th amendment?