Purpose of Government
What is a government?
an organization that uses power and authority to control a territory
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare independence from Britain!
Which King was the King of Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III
What is protected by third amendment?
No forced quartering of troops
Which amendment guarantees a jury trial if accused of a crime?
Sixth Amendment
Who gives you natural rights?
No one! You're born with them!
Who did we declare independence from?
(Not So) Great Britain
What is the Quartering Act?
Forced colonists to house soldiers.
What is protected by second amendment?
Right to bear arms
What is the core protection of the 14th amendment?
Equality under the law
What is the alternative way to identify the natural right of "property"?
Pursuit of Happiness
Give an example of TWO (2) grievances.
N/A
What's the Stamp Act?
Tax on paper goods (tea, newspapers)
What is required for government to search/seize you and your property? (fourth amendment)
Probable Cause/Warrant
What is prohibited by the 13th amendment?
Slavery
Name each of the three purposes of government.
1. Provide essential services.
2. Fulfill safety, prosperity, and justice
3. Ensure the rights of the people are protected
Name each of the three natural rights.
1. Life
2. Liberty
3. Property
Explain the phrase "No taxation without representation" and how it applies to colonists
Colonists were not represented in British government and were taxed without their input
Identify the three protections of the fifth amendment.
1. No double jeopardy
2. Right to remain silent
3. Right to due process
Who gained the right to vote with the 19th amendment?
Women
Provide an example of each purpose of government.
1. Provide essential services.
2. Fulfill safety, prosperity, and justice
3. Ensure the rights of the people are protected
If the government is not fulfilling its purpose, what do people have the right to do to it?
Alter and abolish it
What was the result of the Intolerable Acts?
Closure of Massachusetts ports (closing of trade)
Identify 4 rights protected by first amendment.
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Protest
What does the eighth amendment protect against?
Cruel and unusual punishment/excessive fines/excessive bail