History
What is the supreme law of the land?
The U.S. Constitution
How many branches of government are there?
3
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly?
1st Amendment
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
What is federalism?
Power shared between national and state governments
Which document was the first government of the United States that had a weak national government that could not tax or raise a national army?
The Articles of Confederation
What is the introduction to the Constitution called? It starts with "We the People..."
The Preamble
Which amendment protects women's right to vote?
19th Amendment
How many representatives are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
Provide one example of a civic duty and one example of a civic responsibility.
Civic duties: Obey laws, pay taxes, serve on a jury, register for selective services (males age 18+)
Civic responsibilities: Vote, stay informed about issues, pursue education, participate in community, respect others' rights
What was the name of the big meeting where founders gathered to discuss the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitutional Convention
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Which amendment ended slavery?
13th Amendment
The House of Representatives is based on...
Population
Printing money, declaring war, regulating trade, maintain military
Why did the Founders write the Constitution?
To create a stronger national government that could fix the problems of the Articles of Confederation while still protecting individual rights
How many total amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What is covered in the 6th Amendment?
Right to a speedy trial and an attorney
Which branch has the power to declare war?
What is one power of the state government?
Education, driving laws, marriage laws, public safety
There were several different compromises that happened at the Constitutional Convention. The purpose of the Great Compromise was to settle the dispute over...
The issue of slavery
What is an amendment?
An update (or change) to the Constitution
What does the 9th Amendment guarantee?
What is the system called that prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
What is one example of a concurrent (shared) power?