People In Our Government
Leader of the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
Who is George Washington?
These are known as the "Bill of Rights"?
What are the first 10 amendments?
The year and place where the U'S Constitution was written.
What is 1787 in Philadelphia, PA?
The date and place where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
What is August 2, 1776 in Philadelphia, PA?
Two examples of a U.S. citizen's responsibilities.
What is paying taxes, obeying laws, jury duty, serving as a witness when called upon?
"Father of the Constitution"
Who is James Madison?
The purpose of the "Bill of Rights"?
What is "it guarantees the freedoms of all citizens in the United States"?
The parts of the Constitution.
What are the Preamble, Seven Articles, and Amendments?
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence.
What is official notification to England that we would separate because of being treated unfairly, to list our grievances against the king, declare war against England, let the world know that we would become our own nation?
Law of Soil.
What is anyone born in the United States?
He was the main author of the declaration of Independence.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
Examples of rights of someone who is accused.
What are the right to remain silent, have an attorney, speedy trial, trial by jury, and confront the witness?
The number of votes given to each state and the reason(s).
What is all states agreed to have one vote because the smaller states threatened to not attend the convention, Delaware would not participate in meetings?
This term means to approve an amendment through vote or signature.
What is ratify?
Law of blood.
What is anyone whose parents are U.S. citizens?
The Constitution is written for these people.
Who are the citizens of the United States?
Rights given under the first amendment.
What is freedom of speech, to assemble, press, petition the government, religion?
The lawmaking body that approves amendments to the Constitution.
What is Congress?
The parts of the Declaration of Independence.
What are Preamble(Introduction), Natural Rights, Grievances(complaints), and Resolutions?
The term used to describe the process to become a U.S. Citizen.
What is Naturalization?
The Declaration of Independence was written to this person.
Who was King George III?
The second amendment.
What is the "right to bear arms"?
The reasons why the Constitution was written.
What is problems were to serious to try and correct in the Articles of Confederation, no money to pay for war, no power over the states, Congress could not make states follow trade agreements, Congress could not enforce unfair competition between states?
Natural rights.
What are rights given by God, or rights that we are born with?
Voluntary responsibilities.
What are paying volunteering and voting?