Revolution
What was the main purpose of Paul Revere’s midnight ride?
To alert colonial militias that British troops were marching toward Lexington and Concord.
What was the first constitution of the 13 independent American colonies and had a weak central government?
Articles Of Confederation
What is the document that serves as the fundamental law of the country?
The Constitution
A jury trial is provided for in civil suits exceeding $20.
Amendment 7
What is the third amendment?
No soldier in time of peace shall be assigned to live in a private home without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war except in a lawful manner
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To formally break away from British rule and justify independence
What document established a government for the Northwest Territory, outlined the process for admitting a new state to the Union?
The Northwest Ordinance
What are laws that enable each branch to keep the others in line, In order to make sure that one branch didn't become too powerful?
Checks and Balances
The 9th Amendment says...
Just because certain rights of the people have been stated in the Constitution does not mean that they do not still have others not mentioned there.
the 2nd amendment states
The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be interfered with.
What was the main outcome of the Battle of Trenton after Washington’s crossing of the Delaware?
The Hessian forces were defeated, boosting American morale.
What was the uprising in western Massachusetts in opposition to high property taxes on farmers and veterans?
Shay's Rebellion
What is the executive branch?
branch of government consists of the President, his or her advisors and is responsible for enforcing laws
Very high bail, stiff fines, or cruel punishment are forbidd
The 8th Amendment
the 4th amendment states
The people are protected against search and seizure without a warrant.
What was the purpose of the Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolution?
To gather intelligence on British troop movements for the Continental Army.
What was the meeting to address the problems of the weak central government that existed under the Articles of Confederation called?
The Constitutional Convention
What is the Judicial branch?
branch of government is composed of the Supreme Court and is charged with deciding the meaning of laws, how to apply them to real situations, and whether a law breaks the rules of the Constitution
The 1st Amendment states...
Congress is forbidden to pass any law setting up a religion or interfering with religious freedom or with free speech or with the right of people to get together peacefully and petition the government to have their grievances looked into.
Just because certain rights of the people have been stated in the Constitution does not mean that they do not still have others not mentioned there.
the 9th amendment
What was one major effect of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
It established the Mississippi River as the western boundary of the United States
How did the Great Compromise settle the debate between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
It created a two-house Congress, with the House of Representatives based on population and the Senate giving equal representation to all states
What is the legislative branch
branch of government is made up of the House and Senate, known as the Congress. It makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending
A fair and speedy trial for the accused is guaranteed in criminal cases
6th amendment
What is the 5th amendment?
A grand jury is provided for in serious crimes. Persons are protected from being tried twice for the same offense, or from having to testify in criminal cases against themselves, or from being deprived of life, liberty, or property without lawful means.
What was the name of the American general turned British spy whose plan to turn over west point was foiled by the the Culper spy ring?
Benedict Arnold
What is the 3/5ths compromise?
Stated every enslaved American would be counted as three-fifths of a person for taxation and representation purposes
Give at least 2 examples of checks and balances between branches
Jim was driving home one night after his basketball game when an officer pulled him over. The officer looked long and hard inside his car, then asked if Jim would open up his trunk. Jim said, “Do you have a warrant?” and the officer said, “no.” Because of this, Jim told that officer that he would feel more comfortable if he did not search his trunk.
What amendment is being violated?
the 4th
Layla is arrested because she has overdue parking tickets. The judge orders that Layla’s trial start in 8 years, and she will need to remain in prison until then. Which amendment would Layla argue was being violated?
6th amendment
Tell me a Joke
Did it work?
What was a key difference between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Federalists supported the Constitution as written, while Anti-Federalists demanded a Bill of Rights
Name the term limits for each position:
House of representatives
Senate
President
Supreme court Justice
House of representatives: 2 years
Senate: 6 years
President: 4 years
Supreme court Justice: For life
The federal government tells the state of Wyoming that they must adopt new standards into their high school classrooms. Wyoming’s Department of Education says, “No, the states are in charge of setting their education standards.” Which amendment would Wyoming cite? Why?
10th All powers not given by the Constitution to the U.S. nor forbidden to the states are reserved to the states or to the people.
Julie was accused of stealing from the local grocery store. The attorney in the case demanded that Julie testify in court about her whereabouts on the evening of March 5th at 7pm. She claims that she does not have testify against herself. What amendment would she use?
5th amendment