Branches of Government
The branch of government that makes laws is called this
Legislative branch (Congress).
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as this.
The Bill of Rights
Thomas Jefferson was the leader of what political party?
Democratic-Republic
What number president is Andrew Jackson
7th
Favorite Word?
Negative
The president is part of which branch of government?
Executive branch.
The First Amendment protects five basic freedoms. Name two of them.
Examples: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, right to petition the government.
What was the purpose of the Louisiana Purchase?
Expand the U.S.
Before Andrew Jackson who could vote in America?
White men who owned property
How old is Mr. Patterson's daughter?
8
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
The amendment that abolished slavery is the ____th Amendment.
The 13th Amendment.
Who led the Federalist party?
Alexander Hamilton
Andrew Jackson was considered what kind of president?
Common Man President
How many brothers do I have?
Two
Which body has the power to declare war under the Constitution?
Congress (specifically, Congress declares war).
This amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Fourth Amendment.
When did George Washington become America's first President?
1789
Who were apart of the Election of 1824?
Andrew Jackson, Herny Clay, John Quincy Adams, & William Crawford
What is Mr. Patterson's basketball record right now?
2-0
This branch interprets laws and can declare laws unconstitutional.
Judicial branch (Supreme Court).
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury and where is it found (name the amendment number)?
Sixth Amendment — guarantees a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
What was the Revolution of the 1800s?
First peaceful transfer of power between opposing political parties(Thomas Jefferson defeats John Adams)
Why was the 1824 Election considered the "Corrupt Bargain"?
Henry Clay struck a deal with John Quincy Adams that if he backed his campaign Adams would make him Secretary of State
How old is Mr. Patterson?
33