Types of Government
Monarchy
This amendment ensures the freedom of speech, religion, and press.
1
This was is the first ten amendments of the constitution
Bill of Rights
This amendment states that you do not have allow soldiers to stay in your house.
3
The beginning of the constitution is known as the
Preamble
This type of government is ruled by a small group
Oligarchy
This amendment ensures that you have the right to bear arms
2
This document is the laws of our country
Constitution
This amendment focuses on states' rights.
10
What happened was the name of the massacre where five colonists died
Boston Massacre
This type of government is ruled by fear and has a strong military influence
Tolitarian
This amendment says that you may not incriminate yourself or be tried in double jeopardy
5
This document was the first ruling document for English settlers in Plymouth
Mayflower Compact
Before something becomes a law it is a
Bill
What was the name of the event that happened in the Boston Harbor that sparked the American Revolution
Boston Tea Party
This type of government is ruled by one person who takes rights and power from the citizens
Dictatorship
This amendment states that you may not be searched without a search warrant or probable cause
4
This document was the first law abiding document in England creating Parliament
Magna Carta
The contentional congress was held in which city
Philadelphia
Who was the second president of the United States?
John Adams
This type of government is ruled by the people
Democracy
This amendment states that you may not be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment
8
This document was the first law abiding document in Virginia for settlers of Jamestown
The Virginia Company
The first president of the United States was elected in which year
1789
What are the two bodies of congress?
Senate and House of Representatives