False: He was an anti-federalist. He does not want the central government to have too much power.
100
Name a strength of the Articles of Confederation.
State right to complete sovereignty, postal service, can go to war...
100
Which amendment called for the right to bear arms so that we could "provide for the common defence"?
2nd Amendment
100
What made up most of the Southern colonies' economy? How did they make money?
Farming/agriculture
100
What does bicameral mean? You can give an example.
Two houses in Congress- House of Representatives and the Senate
200
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
200
Which document promoted state sovereignty and a loose union between the states?
Articles of Confederation
200
Which amendment addressed the colonists' concerns about having their homes searched without warrants?
4th Amendment- No unreasonable search and seizure
200
True or false: An amendment has to have 2/3 vote of Congress, and then 3/4 of the state legislatures before it can be ratified and the Constitution is amended.
True
200
What is federalism?
The relationship between national and state governments. Rights not given to the national government are passed down.
300
Who was the first president and leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
300
What is the bill of rights?
A series of 10 amendments to the constitution that lists individual rights.
300
Give an example of 'freedom of the press'.
Newspaper article, TV new station, radio broadcast, etc.
300
What mountain range were colonists not allowed to cross over after the French and Indian War, for fear that it might start a war with the Native Americans?
The Appalachian mountains
300
What is republicanism?
Representation in government.
400
Name two founders of the New England colonies. Why did most people settle in these colonies?
Roger Williams, William Penn, etc. Religious freedom.
400
Why did our government, under the Articles of Confederation, lack money?
No ability to tax.
400
Name all 5 rights that the first amendment guarantees.
Freedom of religion, press, petition, assembly, speech.
400
Who prefers strong central government: federalists or anti-federalists?
Federalists.
400
Describe the New Jersey Plan.
Each state gets an equal number of representatives in Congress.
500
Who said "Give me Liberty or give me death!"?
Patrick Henry
500
How did the English Bill of Rights influence our Bill of Rights?
It listed out freedoms of the English people.
500
In what document is the Bill of Rights located?
The constitution.
500
Which had a moderate climate: New England colonies, Southern colonies or Middle Colonies?
Middle Colonies
500
What 'checks' does the executive branch have on the other two branches?