Amendments
What is the purpose of amending the Constitution?
To ensure the Constitution adapts to changing times.
What is popular sovereignty?
The principle that government derives its power from the consent of the governed. (People make decisions through voting)
Why did slave states want slaves counted?
To have more representation in the Legislative Branch.
What did the Northwest Ordinance do?
Provided rules for governing the Northwest Territory and paved the way for new states to enter the Union.
What is due process?
the legal requirement that the government must follow fair procedures and laws before it can take away a person's life, liberty, or property.
Everyone is entitled to a fair legal process, which includes the right to be notified of any legal action against them, the chance to present their case, and a fair and impartial hearing.
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
1st Amendment
What principle allows for the election of leadership?
Popular sovereignty.
What was the Great Compromise?
An agreement to create a bicameral legislature, combining the Virginia and New Jersey Plans.
Explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence.
It declared the colonies' independence from British rule and outlined the principles of individual rights by listing the grievances the colonists had against KG3.
Give an example of civil disobedience?
Nonviolent resistance like protests or sit-ins against unjust laws.
Why were Anti-Federalists concerned about the Constitution?
They wanted a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties.
What is federalism?
The division of power between national and state governments.
How does representation work in Congress?
In the House of Representatives, representation is based on population; in the Senate, each state has two senators.
How did the Constitution address colonial grievances?
By establishing a government that protects individual rights and limits government power.
How does the Eighth Amendment protect citizens?
It prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
How can the First Amendment be violated?
By restricting someone's right to speak freely.
Explain checks and balances.
A system that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful.
What was the Virginia Plan?
A proposal for a bicameral legislature with representation based on state population.
What role did the Bill of Rights play?
It lists specific protections for individual liberties against government violation.
What rights are guaranteed under the Fourth Amendment?
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What does the Tenth Amendment state about powers?
Powers not delegated to the United States government are reserved to the states.
How do the Articles of Confederation limit national power?
They give more power to state governments and require unanimous consent for amendments.
How did the New Jersey Plan differ from the Virginia Plan?
The New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation for each state, regardless of population.
What protections does the First Amendment guarantee?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Why is the right to trial by jury important?
It ensures that a person is judged by their peers and protects against unjust government decisions.