Before the Declaration
Which early document outlined Rule of Law, Trial by Jury, and Due process?
Magna Carta
Is the Declaration a plan of government? If not, what is it?
A break-up letter.
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
Adding a Bill of Rights
(Hint: Think about what is outlined in those articles...)
Montesquieu; Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances.
What are the natural rights(as expressed in the Declaration of Independence)?
Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness
What is meant by the phrase: "Rule Of Law"
No one is above the law
What are the 4 sections of the Declaration.
(Must list all 4 for points)
Preamble, Natural Rights, Grievances, Conclusion.
What sort of system does the U.S. have in regards to politics?
____-______ System
Two-Party System
Which part of the constitution states the 6 purposes of government?
The preamble.
What are the 5 freedoms granted by the first amendment?
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech.
Name 3 acts passed by the King which angered colonists.
Stamp Act, Declaratory Act, Townshend Act, Tea Act, Quartering Act.
The Articles of Confederation(AOC)
What are all parties except the major ones in the U.S. called?
(Ex: Green party, Libertarian Party, Constitutional party)
Third Parties
What are the first 10 amendments to the constitution called?
Name (At least) 3 rights given to us in those first 10 amendments.
The Bill of Rights. 1: RAPPS 2: Bear arms 3: No quartering 4: No Unlawful Search/Seizure 5: Self-Incrimination... 6:Due process/Lawyer 7:Civil cases by jury over 20$ 8: No cruel and Unusual Punishment. 9: We still have rights that aren't listed in Const. 10: States rights.
How much of Congress needs to agree to PROPOSE an amendment?
Then how many of the states need to agree to RATIFY the amendment?
What phrase was used by colonists to justify their opposition to the King's new taxes?
"No Taxation without Representation!"
What are 2 weaknesses of the Articles of confederation?
- States had all the power.
- Federal Government could not collect taxes.
- Fed Gov. could not regulate trade.
- No Executive Branch.
- No Judicial Branch.
Name the major political parties in the U.S. and one thing they each stand for.
Democrats: Higher taxes, More government Involvement, Lower military spending, more social programs(Welfare, unemployment assistance)
Republicans: Lower taxes, Less government Involvement, Strong military with a lot of spending, Less government "hand-outs"
What is the Legislative branch's nickname?
What are the parts(chambers) of this branch called?
What are the heads/Leaders of these chambers called? For one leader there is a SUBSTITUTE... What is their title?
(TAKE YOUR TIME, must answer all parts correctly for points!)
- Congress
- Senate and House of Representatives.
- Senate: Vice President, President Pro Tempore House: Speaker of the House
Name 4 things individuals can do to influence government.
(Hint: They are often our responsibility to do.)
Vote, Run for office, Donate to a campaign, Petition the government, Attend Civic meetings, Join an interest group.
Define Social Contract.
An agreement between a government and its people; The people agree to follow the rules of the government and the government agrees to protect the rights of the people.
What event highlighted ALL the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? And led to the Framers making the constitution...
Shay's Rebellion
Who is the head/Leader of the Democratic Party RIGHT NOW?
President Joe Biden
What did the 13th amendment do?
14th?
15th?
(All must be correct for credit.)
13th: Abolished Slavery
14th: Defined Citizenship
15th: Gave African-American MEN the right to vote.
Where does a bill go once it has been passed in both chambers of Congress?
It is sent to the president.