Early American History
This treaty involved an imaginary line dividing the Easter and Western hemispheres between Spain and Portugal.
Treaty of Tordesillas
Thomas Paine wrote this pamphlet against tyranny in order to gain even more support from the patriots of the colonies for the ideas independence.
Common Sense
What is the minimum age for a member of the House of Representatives?
25
The ________________ was added to the Constitution in order to appease the Anti-Federalists concern over individual rights and protect the people.
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution establishes _____ year terms for senators in order to create stability in government.
6 year term
the exchange of goods between the old and new world (The Americas, Europe, and Africa) - involving diseases, lifestock, and agricultural goods
The Columbian Exchange
Why did the British Parliament pass the imposition of new taxes on the colonists?
To pay the debts of the French and Indian War
The # of electors a state has in the electoral college equals _________________ + _______________
# of senators + # of representatives
This amendment ensures the right of individuals to not have to testify against themselves in court. HINT: "I plead the ______'
The 5th Amendment
Which office in government requires a person to be a naturally born U.S. citizen?
The Office of the President
The formation of the First Continental Congress was a direct result of the _____________ Acts passed by the British Parliament on the colonies.
The Intolerable Acts
This compromise at the Constitutional Convention led to the U.S. legislature having 2 senators for each state, and representation in the HoR based on population.
The Great Compromise
the Founding Fathers established this system of electing the president in order to limit the power of the masses and keep it in the hands of the elite.
The Electoral College
The 8th Amendment
The division of power between states and the central government is also known as.. ______________
Who was the president of the Second Continental Congress, and the first to sign the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
Which country offered both financial and military assistance to the colonists during the American Revolution - leading to victory.
This political party, led by Thomas Jefferson, stood for the rights of states over the power of the federal government
The Democratic-Republicans
Which amendment reserves all unstated rights and powers to the state governments?
The 10th Amendment
Who is the president of the Senate - and when is the only time they get to vote?
The Vice President - to break a tie
This document was issued in order to explain the reasons for the colonists' separation from Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence
This Early american document failed because of its weaknesses, especially because it did not allow Congress to levy taxes or raise money.
The Articles of Confederation
In order to amend the Constitution, a change must be approved by 2/3 majority in BOTH houses of Congress, and ________ of the states.
3/4
How many total amendments are there to the Constitution? What year was the last amendment ratified?
27 Total Amendments - 1992
The Treaty of _________________, ended the War of 1812.
Treaty of Ghent