Important Documents
What is the name of the first 10 amendments to the constitution?
The bill of rights
Government in which the people rule
Democracy
Who held these powers under the articles of confederation? Admit new states; settle disputes, organize a postal service, coin and borrow money, appint military offices, raise an army, conduct foreign policy (war and peace)
The Federal Gov
The ability of people to act and think as they choose, so long as their choices do no harm to the liberty or well-being of others
liberty
Who is the best college football team in the country
SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS!!!!!!!!!!!
This Document was written to the king of England declaring the independence of the colonies from British rule
The Declaration of Independence
A loose union of independent states
Confederal Government
Who held these powers under the articles of confederation?
Retained all powers not specifically given to Congress
Ability to collect taxes
Enforce national laws
Contribute funds to the national government (as they saw fit)
States
Principle that all people possess a fundamental, moral worth that entitles them to fair treatment under the law and equal opportunity in all aspects of life (political, social, and economic)
Equality
Which college football award is given each year to the best player in the country?
The Heisman Trophy
This is the current governing document of the United States
The Constitution
A government that divides the powers of government between the national government and state or provincial governments
Federal Government
This event exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Condeferation
Shay's Rebellion
No one is above the law; everyone must follow the law
The Rule of Law
The Iron Bowl is the famous rivalry game between which two schools?
Auburn and Alabama
This document established the rule of law in 1215
The Magna Carta
A system of government in which a small group holds power
Oligarchy
Established a plan for settling the Northwest Territory
Northwest Ordinance
Belief that ordinary people could aspire to rule themselves and do so as political equals
Self Government
Who was the first freshman to ever win the Heisman Trophy?
Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M, 2012)
This was the first governing document of the United States
The Articles of Confederation
A system of government in which the government has total control
Totalitarian
Which state did Shays Rebellion occur in?
Massachusetts
A form of democracy that protects the rights of the minority
Liberal Democracy
Which school has the most all-time wins in college football history?
Michigan