Shared Values
Early Government
Constitutional Convention
Vocabulary
Hodge Podge
100
SSIMS students electing Hailey as their Student Body President is an example of "this" in action...
Representative Government
100
What were two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
The national government could not tax
The national government could not raise an army.
The national government could not print money or tax interstate trade.
100
The primary concern of large states regarding representation in Congress was...
Representation should be based on population
100
First ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual rights
Bill of Rights
100
The people are the source of government power
Popular Sovereignty
200
Brain Break!!! 2 Truths and a Lie.... Which is the lie?
1. There have been three movies made about my family and one about a tragic event that involved a childhood friend.
2. There is a Lifetime movie about and event that involved me.
3. My cousin owns The Confederate Redneck shop in a Southern state.
There is a Lifetime movie about an event that involved me.
SO NOT TRUE!!!!!
200
This was a red flag that a stronger national government should be created...
200
Brain Break!!! Spot at least three differences between the two images in 20 seconds.
Different emblems on hats
top of the peppers are different
No food on the plate (left)
200
The national government is above state governments
National Supremacy
200
Made it illegal to criticize the government
Sedition Act
300
"Equal Opportunity" ensures which shared value...
Everyone should have the same chances
300
This was a meeting of 12/13 states to revise the Articles of Confederation
Constitutional Convention
300
The solution to the disagreement over state representation in Congress was...
The Great Compromise
300
to approve
ratify
300
Government power is divided between three branches: Legislative, executive, and judicial
Separation of Powers
400
What does "Limited Government" imply?
A) Government power is unrestricted
B) Government power is restricted
C) Government controls religious practices
D) Government owns all businesses
B) Government power is restricted
400
What was one of the beliefs of the Federalist party?
Supported a strong national government
Thought the Constitution should be interpreted loosely
Supported a national bank
Felt that the wealthy and educated people should have political power.
400
How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?
It is based on the state's population
400
Division of power between the national, state, and local governments.
Federalism
400
BRAIN BREAK: Solve this riddle....
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. I have roads, but no cars.
What am I?
A Map
500
Early Americans fighting against British rule is an example of which American Value?
Freedom and Independence
500
What was one of the beliefs of the Democratic Republican Party (Anti-Federalists)?
Supported a limited national government
Thought that the Constitution should be interpreted strictly.
was against a national bank
Trusted regular people.
500
How is representation determined in the Senate?
Equal representation for each state...2 Senators
500
Power of the courts to determine whether a law or government action follows the Constitution
Judicial Review
500
What was at least one consequence of the War of 1812?
Native Americans lost a lot of land
Increase in patriotism and nationalism
The federalist party lost popularity during the war because they were against it.
600
Which term describes a system where businesses keep most of the money they make?
A) Equal Opportunity
B) Opportunity of the Market Economy
C) Limited Government
D) Separation of Church and State
Opportunity of the Market Economy
600
What precedents did George Washington establish during his presidential terms?
1. established the National Bank
2. two term limit in office
3. Neutrality regarding foreign affairs
4. First to Veto a bill passed by Congress
5. First to establish a Presidential Cabinet
6. First to use the military as a show of force against citizens.
600
The main concern of small states regarding representation in Congress was...
Equal Representation in Congress
600
A system of safeguards to prevent or block any branch from abusing its power
Checks and Balances
600
What were two causes of the War of 1812?
Britain was helping the Native Americans fight the U.S.
U.S. wanted to conquer Canada (and the Ohio River Valley land owned by GB)
Britain interfered with U.S. trade and captured (impressed) U.S. sailors.