The Three Branches of Government
Define: Separation of Powers
Principle by which the Powers of government are divided among separate branches
Define: Magna Carta
A British document signed in 1215 that contained two basic ideas: monarchs themselves have to obey the laws and citizens have basic rights
Define: Amend
To change
Define: Ratify
To approve
Define: Naturalized
You have completed the official legal process for becoming a citizen if you were born outside of the United States
What did the Virginia and New Jersey Plans have in common? Choose the TWO correct answers.
Both had three branches of government.
Both had a legislative branch that included elected representatives.
What idea was taken from John Locke?
Life Liberty and property
Name one of the first 10 amendments listed on the Bill of Rights.
Define: Federalists
people in favor of the Constitution
Define: Respect
Understanding when something is serious and acting appropriately
What does the executive branch do?
Carries out laws
Which statement reflects the ideas from the Magna Carta that influenced the writing of the U.S. Constitution?
A People have the right to give their general consent to any new taxes.
B People have the right to a trial by jury and to own private property.
C People have the right to remove elected officials if they abuse their power.
D People have the right to bear arms and not to be imprisoned without being charged.
People have the right to a trial by jury and to own private property.
Why did some people think that it wasn't necessary to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
Individual states had there own Bill of Rights
Which state did not send delegates to the constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island
Define: Responsibility
a duty or task one is expected to carry out
What does the Legislative branch do?
Passes Laws
What ideas were taken from Charles Luis Montesquieu?
Separation of Powers
What freedoms did many states guarantee in their constitutions? Choose the TWO correct answers.
A trial by jury
B freedom from taxation
C the right to vote for every citizen
D freedom of religion
trial by jury
freedom of religion
Who were the leaders of the antifederalists?
Henry, Jefferson, Adams
Name at lest three responsibilities of a citizens.
Jury Duty, Serving during draft, voting
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interprets Laws
What early civilization did the creators of the Constitution admire?
Rome
What is the 3rd Amendment?
restricting quartering of soldiers in private homes
Who were the leaders of the Federalist?
Hamilton, Madison, Jay
What steps do you have to complete to become a citizen?
Paper work
Citizenship test
Pledge