Objective 1
The Mayflower Compact is the first example in America of
During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the major disagreement between the large and small states occurred over the issue of
representation in congress
Which Amendment in the Bill of Rights promises this liberty? Amendment #_____ - Citizens have the right to bear arms.
2
According to the United States Constitution, this person has the power to nominate Federal judges.
The President
What year did Snoop Dogg release his debut album?
1993
A major goal of this meeting was to address the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and increase powers to the federal government.
Constitutional Convention
This Amendment states that powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution are reserved to the States or to the people.
10th Amendment
Name whether this power is Delegated, Reserved, and/or Concurrent: The power to declare war.
Delegated
When a country’s constitution requires the government's powers to be split between different groups of people, it is following the principle of
Separation of Powers
In the field of medicine, what does MRI stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The famous phrase ""We hold these truths to be self-evident, THAT ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." comes from what historical document.
The Declaration of Independence
Delegates at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 created these assemblies in order to address the issue of population differences among the states.
Senate and House of Representatives
Name whether this power is Delegated, Reserved, and/or Concurrent: The power to collect taxes.
Concurrent
This branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
The Judicial Branch
What is the world's largest island?
Greenland
First written in 1777 and stemming from wartime urgency, its progress was slowed by fears of central authority and extensive land claims by states. It was not ratified until March 1, 1781.
Articles of Confederation
During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the plans for Congress proposed by delegates from these states argued over equal state representation or proportional state representation in congress.
New Jersey and Virginia
Which Amendment in the Bill of Rights promises this liberty? Amendment #_____ is - Citizens have the right to not be punished without due process of law
5
Which United States governmental principle includes the concepts of reserved powers, delegated powers, and concurrent powers?
Federalism
Which NFL teams always play on Thanksgiving Day?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys