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What does the Declaration of Independence say about Britain?
The King abused his power!
What does the preamble do?
Explains why the constitution is being written.
9 Justices
What was added to the constitution to make it acceptable for all states to ratify?
Bill of Rights
What is one way to be a responsible citizen?
Voting
Why was signing the Declaration of Independence considered a dangerous act?
Britain viewed those men who signed it as traitors!
The United States Army & Navy is best described by which heading in the preamble?
Establish Justice or Provide for Common Defense
Provide for Common Defense
Why did the delegates of the Constitutional Convention originally meet?
To revise the Articles of Confederation
Publish it to make it an official document
What would happen if someone did not vote?
They would not help determine the final outcome of the election
What are rights that can NOT be taken away?
Unalienable Rights
The United States Supreme Court is best described by which heading in the preamble?
Establish Justice or Insure Domestic Tranquility
Establish Justice
The writers of the constitution believed the powers of government should be limited. So they created...
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To limit the powers of the government and protect the rights of the individual
What helped form the two political parties?
"Whenever any form of government becomes destructive it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it."
What does this mean?
If the government does not protect people's rights, people should change the government.
What word best describes the preamble?
Introduction
"Freedom of Assembly"
"Right to bear arms"
What does these belong to?
Bill of Rights
What gave slave owners the right to count their slaves to determine representation, but not as a full person?
Three-Fifths Compromise
What political party had members that were made up of farmers and common people who felt the state government should be stronger than the federal government?
Democratic-Republican Party
The Constitution was written to solve problems caused by....
The Articles of Confederation
True or False
The three branches of government are outlined in the constitution.
True
The main purpose of establishing a check & balance system is to....
What were laws called that were made to protect the rights of slave owners and their property?
Fugitive Slave Act
What political party has members made up of business leaders and professionals who felt the federal government should be stronger than the state?
Federalist Party