We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...
This is (Un) Constitutional!
Non-tree branches
Dates
10 wrongs (by the king), make these rights.
100
Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Rhode Island, Virginia, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Georgia, New Hampshire, Maryland and South Carolina.
What are the 13 colonies?
100
This was the year the Constitution was ratified.
What is 1789?
100
The branch of government represented in the Constitution by Article II.
What is the Executive Branch?
100
This was when the Constitution was written.
What is 1787?
100
"A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."
What is the 2nd amendment?
200
The Declaration was written to this person.
Who is King George III?
200
A set of laws the government must follow.
What is the Constitution?
200
The qualifications include being a citizen for 9 or more years.
What is the Senate?
200
This was when the Bill of Rights was written.
What is 1789?
200
"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
What is the 8th amendment?
300
A letter telling how the 13 colonies were no longer under the rule of England.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
300
The articles of confederation failed, and the colonies were in need of a central government.
What is the reason for writing the Constitution?
300
The current speaker of the house of representatives.
Who is John Boehner?
300
This was when the DOI was written.
What is 1776?
300
"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger..."
What is the 5th amendment?
400
According to the DOI, this is where a governments gets it's power and authority.
Who are the people it governs?
400
Fill in the blank:
"To form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility,________, promote the general welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty".
What is to provide for the common defense?
400
14 years of residence, 35 years old and a natural born citizen.
What are the qualifications for being president?
400
This was ratified in 1791.
What is the Bill of Rights?
400
The definition of the Bill of Rights.
What are a set of rules stating what the government cannot do?
500
That to secure the rights of the people... Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
What is the purpose of government?
500
This resolved the issue of the representation in Congress.
What is The Great Compromise?
500
A leader of this group would be the chief justice, who is currently John Roberts.
Who are the supreme court justices?
500
When Shay's rebellion took place.
What is 1786?
500
The number of other amendments, not including the Bill of Rights.