Colonial Grievances
What phrase means colonists should not be taxed unless they have representatives in government?
No taxation without representation
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly?
First Amendment
Whose point of view is shown in Paul Revere’s Boston Massacre engraving?
Massachusetts colonists
What type of system shares power between national and state governments?
Federal system
What was the first plan of government called?
Articles of Confederation
Patrick Henry’s resolution was mainly protesting which British law?
Stamp Act
What is one impact of the First Amendment?
Congress cannot create a national religion
A historian would use that engraving to study what?
Colonial reactions to British conflict
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch
Why did leaders want a new Constitution?
The national government was too weak
According to colonial arguments, when would Britain have the right to tax colonists?
If colonists were represented in Parliament
The trial of John Peter Zenger helped influence protection of what freedom?
Freedom of the press
Which event led Britain to pass harsh punishments on Massachusetts?
Boston Tea Party
Which branch carries out laws?
Executive branch
What does it mean to ratify?
To formally approve
Which act taxed printed materials like newspapers and legal documents?
Stamp Act
What is one main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To limit the power of the federal government
The Boston Massacre increased fears about what?
Abuse of government or military power
Which branch decides if laws follow the Constitution?
Judicial branch
Why did Anti-Federalists want a Bill of Rights?
They feared government abuse of power
Why did taxes from Britain anger colonists so strongly?
They had no voice or vote in Parliament
Why are amendments included in the Constitution?
To maintain balance of power and protect rights
Which document created rules for governing western territories?
Northwest Ordinance
What principle prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances / separation of powers
Why did each state get two senators?
To give equal representation to small and large states (Great Compromise)