1.1
What is a government?
A group of people that control a territory.
What was the first type of government the Founding Fathers established post Revolutionary War?
the Articles of Confederation.
The right to bear arms.
2nd amendment.
Equal protectoin under the law, regardless if you are a politician or citizen.
14th amendment.
When a king or queen rules over the country and makes all of the decisions.
A monarchy.
Who did the United States gain independence from?
Great Britain
Protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure.
4th amendment.
All powers that are not stated in the Constitution are left up to the states.
10th Amendment
When one person rules and makes all of the decisions for a country.
A dictatorship.
What did the Founding Fathers replace the Articles of Confederation with?
Do not have testify in court. Forbids double jeopardy. Grand Juries must be present before going to trial.
5th amendment.
The right to an impartial jury, speedy trial, and a lawyer.
6th amendment
What is the type of government called that elects representatives to vote on behalf of people?
An indirect democracy.
What did we call this type of government limitation when the government is held accountable and cannot do whatever it wants.
A Constitutional government.
Protects against cruel and unusual punishment for criminal defendants.
8th amendment.
Protects against Quartering troops in your house.
3rd amendment.
What are the three purposes of government?
1. Provide services
2. Protect rights
3. Ensure well being and justice
Why did the colonists want independence from Great Britain?
the government was not fulfilling its purpose and violating the colonists' rights.
Cannot be denied the right to vote based on race and color.
15th amendment.
What are all 5 rights protected under the 1st amendment?
government can NOT...
1. Establish an official religion
2. Prohibit a religion from being practiced
3. Restrict freedom of speech
4. Restrict freedom of the press
5. Restrict the right to protest