Definitions
American Revolution
Constitution/ Government
Constitution/ Government
Amendments
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peace and order
What is tranqulity
100
Why was the Declaration of Independence written and what basic human rights does it claim that every person deserves?
Americans wanted to claim their independence from King George. It gives the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
100
What is the Preamble and why was it written?
The introduction to the Constitution explains the reason for the new government
100
Explain how the Bill of Rights became a part of the Constitution
During the ratification of Massachusetts- Hancock proposed amending the Constitution by adding a Bill of Rights to convince Mass. to ratify
100
How is an amendment proposed?
Requires a vote of 2/3 of both House of Rep and Senate or a national convention called by Congress at the request of 2/3 of legislatures of all the states
200
1. a particular country or nation 2. generations that come after
What is 1. domestic 2. posterity
200
list 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses of the Continental Army list 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses of the Brittish Army
CA- strengths: they knew the land, passionate about the cause, help from overseas, George Washington was an experienced military leader. CA- weaknesses: they were a new army, short of troops, supply shortages BA- strengths: established army, well supplied, able to recruit loyalist, African Americans and Native Americans BA- weaknesses: did not know the land, following orders, poor leadership
200
Explain the conflict between big and small states during the Constitutional Convention
conflict over how states would be represented equally big states (The Virginia Plan) had a large population and wanted the number of people to be the representation small states (The New Jersey Plan) had a small population and wanted to be represented by state- not the number of people in the state.
200
What is the main job of the 1. Judicial Branch 2. Executive Branch 3. Legislative Branch
1. Judicial- part of government consisting of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts that interprets the laws 2. Executive- part of government that carries out the laws 3. Legislative- law making part of the government
200
How is an amendment approved?
After an amendment is proposed, it must be approved by legislatures in 3/4 of the states.
300
1. to order or appoint 2. order from a judge that authorizes police to search someone's property. 3. money or property given to the court to hold until an accused person shows up at trial.
What is 1. ordain 2. search warrant 3. bail
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What was the most important result of the Battle of Saratoga?
France and Spain became allies of the U.S.
300
Explain The Great Compromise
The conflict between big and small states on how to be represented had to be resolved. The Great Compromise fixed the issue by having a 2 house congress- The House of Representatives which would represent the people and The Senate which would represent the states.
300
Explain the relationship between Congress, House of Representatives, and Senate
Bicameral (2 part) national legislature called Congress consisting of House of Rep and Senate that must work together to decide how to spend money raised through taxes, power to raise army or navy, declare war, pay gov. debts, grant citizenship and make all laws which shall be necessary and proper
300
Why does the First Amendment not give us the right to falsely cry "Fire" in a crowded theater?
Does not allow speech that endangers public safety
400
1. group of citizens who hears the government's evidence and decide whether it justifies a trial. 2. a person who is tried for a crime and found not guilty cannot be tried again for the same crime. 3. being taxed without having input.
What is 1. grand jury 2. double jeopardy 3. taxation without representation
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Why did many African Americans join the British Army during the American Revolution and why did many others fight for colonies?
Britian promised freedom to African Americans Some African Americans had hope for America and did not trust Britian
400
Explain the purpose and goal of the checks and balances system
to protect American freedoms by limiting the government's power and keep one branch from dominating the other
400
List 2 ways checks and balances is used on the president
-Congress can check President's power by overriding veto with 2/3 vote in both houses -President chooses Federal judges but Senate must approve -President can sign treaties but they will only take effect if the Senate approves them
400
Which Amendment gives us the right to march in protest and how does the Constitution describe (or call) this right?
First Amendment The Right to Assemble and Petition
500
1. strong national government that shared power with states. 2. "firm league of friendship" loose union where states cooperate for the common purpose. 3. group of people that supported the Constitution believing it would create a strong national government that would unite the states. 4. group of people that opposed the Constitution believing government would have all the power and people would have none.
What is 1. Federation 2. Confederation 3. Federalist 4. Anti-Federalist
500
How did the French and Indian war change North America politically? Which country gained/lost power? AND What was the importance of Thomas Paine's pamphlets "Common Sense" and "The Crisis"?
Britain and France signed a peace treaty ending the war. Britain gained power- France lost power and gave Canada to Britain. CS- got people excited to join the cause C- was used to encourage the troops
500
List the 4 positions of the President's Cabinet and what they are responsible for
1. Secretary of State- oversees matters relating to foreign countries. 2. Secretary of Treasury- oversees nation's finances 3. Secretary of Defense- oversees nation's defense 4. Attorney General- President's legal advisor
500
List at least 2 checks and balances on Congress and the Judicial Branch
Congress: power to pass laws but President can veto, Supreme Court can declare a law, treaty or executive action as unconstitutional Judicial: Congress can impeach federal judges
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Explain the "Miranda Warning"
Statement that police are required to remind people of their right to remain silent before they question them and that anything they do say can be used against them at trial.
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