Amendments
Why are the amendments so important to the U.S.Constitution?
The amendments are important to the constitution guarantee essential rights and civil liberties, along with reserving rights to the people or states.
Who were the Founding Fathers?
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe and Benjamin Franklin.
Who proposed the Articles of Confederation?
Benjamin Franklin
What were the Federalist Papers?
Series of 85 essays that were written to encourage people to vote for the US Constitution that they wrote.
What are court cases?
A court case is a legal dispute between two opposing parties.
What is the 27th amendment?
No law varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.
What were the Founding Fathers greatest Achievement?
They won a war against the most powerful military and economy in the world, and they created a modern free country.
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
The purpose of the Articles of Confederation was to set up the functions of the national government after they escaped Britain.
Who wrote the Federalist papers?
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison.
Why are court cases important in the US?
Court cases are very important because the result of some have lasting effects on the entire country.
What is the 16th amendment?
The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.
Who proposed the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What were the pros of the Articles of Confederation?
The US kept its independence, free travel around the country, each state had its own level of influence, encouraged foreign trade, and got rid of political polarization in the country.
Did the Federalist papers work?
The Federalist papers were successful because the Constitution was approved soon after they were written.
What is the important of the Supreme Court?
The SCOTUS is the final step of the law, and they have promised equal justice under the law in the US. The Supreme Court makes very important final decisions for all Americans in the country.
Why is the first amendment so important in our country?
The first amendment is one of the most important amendments because it gives everyone the freedom of speech, assembly, and press. Without our first amendment no one would be able to voice their opinion or fight back against corrupt government.
What did the Founding Fathers do?
The Founding Fathers are responsible for a successful war against Britain, the Declaration of Independence, and the Republican form of government.
What were the cons of the Articles of Confederation?
No authority to regulate commerce, no authority to levy taxes, gave too much independence, placed a value on slavery, and restricted the ability to act in emergency.
Why did the 3 authors want the constitution ratified?
The Articles of Confederation were very poorly made and it needed a successful replacement immediately to stabilize the country even further.
What are the different types of courts?
The two types of courts are trial or appellate.
When and why were the Bill of Rights added to the constitution?
The Bill of Rights were added on September 25th, 1789. The rights were added in because James Madison proposed them to the other Founding Fathers to get it approved. The states were calling for stronger individual rights from the government.
What were the goals of the Founding Fathers?
The Founding Fathers were Christians who believed in freedom and unity of the people. They wanted to create a free country that didn't have a tyrannical government.
What were the Articles of Confederation replaced with?
The Articles of Confederation were replaced by the modern Constitution of the United States.
What were the main points of the Federalist papers?
The main points of the Federalist papers were Federalism, check and balances, separated powers, pluralism, and representation. They expressed freedoms and government structures that everyone should want in the constitution.
What were some court cases that changed the laws of the country?
The Dredd Scott v. Stanford case made it to where blacks couldn't sue in an American Federal court all the way back when they were slaves. One of the most important cases in existence is the Brown v. Board of Education case that gave blacks the right to pursue happiness.