The purpose of this section of the Declaration of Independence is the colonies introduction to their intention to declare independence from Great Britain.
What is the preamble
100
Begin fairness for all is what this goal of preamble means
What is Establish Justice
100
The first amendment protects your right to free speech, religion, press, assembly, and this.
What is petition
100
While all three branches supposedly have equal power, the constitution ensures this branch of the U.S. government actually has the most power.
What is legislative branch
100
A leading African-American Abolitionist, former slave, influential first hand speeches about the horrors of slavery
Who is Frederick Douglass
200
This is the title to the third part of the Declaration of Independence (Hint: has to do with complaints against King George and to a lesser extent, Parliament)
What is the list of grievances
200
This is the definition of tranquility (Insure domestic tranquility)
What is peacefulness; calmness
200
Amendment 4 protects against this.
What is unreasonable search and seizure
200
This branch nominates judges and can grant pardons and reprieves which is its "checking" power over this branch.
What is Executive over Judicial
200
Author of Common Sense and the Crisis, and the purpose of the document.
Who is Thomas Paine and to persuade Americans to fight for independence
300
Rights inherent by human nature, not through government, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are the purpose of this part of the Declaration of Independence.
What is the Declaration of Natural Rights
300
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our...
What is posterity (future generations)
300
Protecting yourself against self incrimination, guarantee of the due process of law, and No Double Jeopardy, are all a part of this amendment.
What is the 5th Amendment
300
This is the purpose of the Executive Branch.
What is to carry out and enforce the laws
300
Leader of the Federalist Party, National Bank, Sect. of the Treasury under this President.
What is Alexander Hamilton, George Washington
400
Absolute or unrestrained power, such as the power the majority of colonists felt King George III held over them, is the definition of this word.
What is tyranny
400
To care for those in need is this goal of preamble.
What is promote the general welfare
400
Amendment 8 protects you against this.
What is cruel and unusual punishment
400
Article III explains the power and functions of this branch.
What is the judiciary
400
A leader political leader during American Revolution/Continental Congress, 2nd President, Alien and Sedition Acts, First Vice-President
Who is John Adams
500
In the 4th and final part of the Declaration of Independence, the Resolution of Independence by the United States, the purpose was to declare an unqualified assertion of this over the American territory, or country.
What is sovereignty
500
The first seven words of the Preamble
What is We the people of the United States
500
This amendment is facing the most scrutiny today out of all 10 amendments to the Bill of Rights.
What is the 2nd amendment
500
The Founders separated the powers of government because of this reason.
What is a fear of tyranny
500
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin in this town.