American Revolution
Why did Americans want independence from Great Britain?
Because of the British colonial policies that raised issues of inequalities of power, political rights, taxes and individual freedoms.
How many amendments are in the bill of rights? List at least 5 of your choice!
10
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What was the issue that divided the nation? What did each side believe in?
Slavery. North - Against it. South - For it
The first 3 Articles in the Constitution
3 Branches of Government
This was the first constitution made and it failed
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
The U.S. Constitution
What did Anti-Federalists want?
Bill of Rights, and stronger state government power
Difference between Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment
Emancipation Proclamation - Presidential executive order that declared all states to free the slaves
13th Amendment- A law added to the Constitution that made slavery illegal
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
Outline the structure of power and list our citizen rights and freedoms
What were the 3 reasons the first constitution failed?
(1) Congress couldn't tax (2) No Bill of Rights (3) No Judicial or Executive Branch
Which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?
2nd
What did Federalist want?
Strong national/federal government and national bank system.
14th Amendment
What is the Preamble?
Introduction of the U.S. Constitution
What is Federalism?
Power divided between federal government and state governments
Which amendment protects us from unreasonable search and seizure?
4th
What is Separation of Powers?
The power divided into 3 different branches
This amendment called for all those who are citizens to be allowed to vote
15th Amendment
What is Capitalism?
Economic system that allows for a free market. People can decide what to produce, how to produce it, and for who.
What type of government does the US have?
Representative Democracy
What right does the 5th amendment protect?
The right to choose not to testify against oneself
Difference between Representative Democracy and Direct (Pure) Democracy
Direct - each citizen votes directly on every law
Representative - people vote for others to represent them and vote on laws for them
Plessy vs. Ferguson & Brown vs. Board of Education, what was the difference?
Plessy - Train segregation, he lost the case. Supreme Court said segregation is legal.
Brown - School segregation, won the case. Supreme Court overturned Plessy decision and declared segregation is illegal and it violates the 14th Amendment
Lists all the amendments and how to change/add more