The American Revolution
This document was signed to separate the British powers from the American Colonies
The Declaration of Independence
The supreme law of the land
The Constitution
How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights
10
The constitution lays out how many branches in the government?
3 Branches
Military leader and first US president
George Washington
This event involved British soldiers shooting at unarmed civilians
The Boston Massacre
What are the names of the branches?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
2nd Amendment
Right to Bear Arms
Which branch has the power to Veto laws
Executive
a mandatory financial charge added onto a good/service
Taxes
Lexington and Concord
The original document creating a government during the American Revolution
The Articles of Confederation
4th Amendment
No unlawful search and Seizure/Arrest
Which branch has the power to declare war
Legislative
Act forcing individuals to house soldiers
Quartering Act
This act placed a tax on imported goods
Townshend Act
Federalists were pro-central govt.
Anit-Federalists wanted a Bill of Rights, Pro state govt.
5th Amendment
Right to remain silent
- Can declare acts of congress unconstitutional
War that was fought between the British and French
The French and Indian War (Seven years war)
The signing of this document officially ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris 1783
The three sections of the constitution
The preamble, The articles structure of government, the Bill of Rights
What are the five freedoms in the first amendment?
Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition
A power the Executive branch has to check the Judicial branch
-Appoint justices
-Grant Pardons to crimes
Call into question the integrity or validity of (a practice)/ Charge a party with misconduct.
Impeach