1.01-1.02
Why did the colonist declared independence?
HINT: Famous phrase
"No taxation without representation"
Federalist
What is an amendment?
Popular Sovereignty means what?
People have the ultimate power in government
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
What are the 3 rights all men are born with according to the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
The Federalist thought which document was enough to protect individual rights?
Constitution
An amendment can be proposed by whom?
2 Answers
Extra points if you can name them.
3 branches
Executive, legislative, and judicial
What are the 5 freedoms guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?
The purpose of government according to Thomas Jefferson is?
To secure (protect & provide) the rights of the people
The Anti-Federalist would only ratify the Constitution if what was added?
Bill of Rights
An amendment passes through Congress if it gets how many members to vote for it?
2/3
The purpose of the preamble to the Constitution is to?
explain the intentions and goals of the Constitution
The 4th amendment protects people from?
two answers
unlawful search and seizures
If government does not provide people with their rights what can people do?
HINT: TWO THINGS
Which feared that a central government would overpower states and individual freedoms?
Anti-Federalist
what is the percentage or fraction needed by states to ratify an amendment?
3/4
power is shared both a federal, state, and local level. This is an example of what principle of the Constitution?
Federalism
The 8th amendment gives rights to whom?
criminals/prisoners
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? Give a reason
Government had little power such as not able to draft soldiers, make money, no court system. etc.
Who said this below and Why?
An advantage of a central government is to control violence of factions or groups
Federalist
They believed that a strong central government could maintain safety and stability
38
38/50= 76%
need 3/4s (75%)
If Congress stops the President from abusing their power. This is an example of which key principle?
Checks and balances
Which amendment gives people rights not mentioned in the Constitution?
9th