This is the first line in the U.S. Constitution and explains its purpose and what the government is supposed to do
What is the PREAMBLE?
100
This document, that went into effect in 1789, is the "blueprint" for the U.S. government
What is the Constitution?
100
The writers of the Constitution were smart enough to realize that it would need to be changed from time to time. This is the word that means a "change" or "addition " to the Constitution.
What is "AMENDMENT"?
100
This term was used by both Hobbes and Locke and means an agreement with the people and government
What is a SOCIAL CONTRACT?
200
Sometimes a country is ruled by a "few" or a "small group" of people
What is an "oligarchy"?
200
This is the term used by Hobbes and Locke when referring to if there were no rules, no one in charge, no government-- kind of scary...
What is a STATE OF NATURE?
200
This branch of government's main job is to make laws
What is the LEGISLATIVE BRANCH?
200
This amendment protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures of our homes/belongings
What is the 4th AMENDMENT?
200
These are Vermont's 2 Senators in the U.S. Senate
Who are Bernie Sanders and Patrick Leahy?
300
The name of this government means "rule by the people" and this type is where the citizens vote for everything themselves
What is a DIRECT DEMOCRACY?
300
This word in the Preamble shows that the founders wanted to make sure there was "fairness" in the country
What is "justice"?
300
The president heads up this branch of government
What is the EXECUTIVE BRANCH?
300
These 10 amendments were added at the same time in 1791
What is the BILL OF RIGHTS?
300
This amendment guarantees us a speedy trial, a trial by jury and a lawyer if needed
What is the 6th Amendment?
400
The U.S. elects people to represent them and therefore has this type of government
What is a REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY?
400
The founders thought that the people of the U.S. should be as free as possible. This is the word in the Preamble that means "freedom"
What is "liberty"?
400
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country and is part of this branch of government?
What is the JUDICIAL BRANCH?
400
Your right to speak your mind-- even if it is to criticize the government can be found in this amendment
What is the 1st AMENDMENT?
400
He is the current head of the Executive branch in Vermont, Vermont's governor
Who is Peter Shumlin?
500
The U.S. tries to separate "church and state" but this type of government uses religion to help run the country and sees "God" as the ultimate ruler
What is a THEOCRACY?
500
John Locke and the founders of the Constitution believed that these-- like life, liberty, property and pursuit of happiness-- were not given to us but instead we were born with them
What are NATURAL RIGHTS?
500
The Constitution sets up this system so that one branch does not get too powerful
What is "CHECKS AND BALANCES"?
500
The right to bear arms is in this amendment
What is the 2nd AMENDMENT?
500
AN example of "checks and balances" is that though Congress can pass laws, it must then be signed by this person