Declaration of Independence & Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Bill of Rights A
Bill of Rights B
100
Who was the angry farmer from Massachusetts that led an uprising of farmers to overthrow the Massachusetts government?
Daniel Shays
100
Name 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
No executive branch; no judicial branch; no power to tax; weak military; no standard currency; could not help states trade with one another
100
What was the New Jersey Plan?
The small-state plan proposed that each state should have an equal number of votes in a unicameral (singular) Congress.
100
Name 3 rights guaranteed in the First Amendment.
-Freedom of speech
-Freedom of assembly
-Freedom of the press
-Freedom of religion
100
Which amendment states that a person should never receive cruel and unusual punishment, including excessive fines and unreasonable jail time.
Eighth amendment
200
Who was a general during the American Revolution, served as President of the Constitutional Convention, and became our first president?
George Washington
200
Name two accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation.
-Conducted the American Revolutionary war that resulted in American independence
-Signed the Treaty of Paris
-Enacted the Northwest Ordinance
200
What was the Virginia Plan?
The large-state plan pushed the idea that representation in Congress under the new Constitution should be based solely upon population.
200
What is the 2nd amendment?
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
200
Which amendment states that in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial with an impartial jury?
Seventh amendment
300
Who was considered the father of the Constitution? He suggested three branches of government and wanted more representation for populous states with the Virginia Plan.
James Madison
300
Which document states the following: "When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another..."
Declaration of Independence
300
How did the Constitutional Convention address slavery?
-Three-fifths of slaves would be counted toward representation and taxes
-The slave trade would be abolished in 20 years
300
Which amendment determines that a person can not be tried for the same crime twice (double jeopardy), does not have to self-incriminate (by refusing to answer a question), and receives "due process" of the law?
Fifth amendment
300
Which document were the Bill of Rights added to?
U.S. Constitution
400
Who authored the Declaration of Independence and later became the third president of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
400
Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and prompted the creation of the Constitution?
Shays Rebellion
400
What did the anti-federalists demand to be added to the Constitution in order to protect individual rights?
Bill of Rights
400
What is the 10th amendment?
The federal government only has powers stated in the Constitution. All other powers are given to the states.
400
Why were a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To protect individual rights
500
Who was born in the Caribbean in poverty, was a federalist (strong supporter of the Constitution) and later became the first Treasury Secretary of the United States?
Alexander Hamilton
500
Name two grievances against King George III listed in the Declaration of Independence.
-Taxed without consent
-Standing armies
-Fighting
(amongst other grievances)
500
Give an example of the legislative body checking the judicial branch.
-Approval of Supreme Court Justices by the Senate
500
Which amendment states that the police can search and seize a person's property only if a judge issues a warrant?
Fourth amendment
500
Which amendment is the following: The enumeration (listed rights) in the Constitution, or certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.