& 3/5
What government had the most power in the Articles of Confederation
State government.
What did the federalist want passed?
U.S. Constitution
What are the three branches of government?
Judicial, Legislative, and Executive.
What is one of the 5 freedoms listed in the 1st amendment?
Religion / Press / Petition / Speech / Assemble
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4th, 1776.
What law was created under the Articles of Confederation that allowed the U.S. to create states?
Northwest Ordinance
In order for the anti-federalists to pass the U.S. Constitution what did they want passed?
Bill of Rights
Checks and Balances is used for what part of the government?
The 3 branches. Judicial, legislative, and executive.
What is the 3rd amendment?
What does the word "grievance" mean?
Complaint.
What event with farmers helped to create the Articles of Confederation?
Shay's Rebellion.
What were the Federalist Papers?
Support for ratification of the Constitution.
What branch is Joe Biden a part of?
Executive.
What is the 4th amendment? (Jay Z - 99 Problems)
No search and seizure without a warrant.
What are 2/7 responsibilities of a citizen?
Pay taxes / vote / stay informed / serve on jury / serve in military if asked / obey laws / go to school
What are the 2 houses in U.S. government? (They are not judicial, legislative, and executive)
Senate and Representatives.
The Mayflower Compact was the first ____-________ document.
self-governing
What branch is the Supreme Court a part of?
Judicial.
What is the 6th amendment?
Right to a speedy trial. Trial by jury.
What is limited government?
The government has certain things they cannot do.
What were the two purposes of the 3/5's Compromise?
Taxation and voting.
The English Bill of Rights pushed American's to care for individual _________?
Freedoms/rights.
Can the legislative branch tax citizens?
Yes. Article 1.
What is the 5th amendment?
The right to due process, remain silent.
How old is Mr. Noble?
24 years old.