Colonists
Which phrase is most closely associated with the rights that colonists believed they were guaranteed as citizens?
a right to life; secondly to liberty; thirdly to property; together with the right to support and defend them”
Which statement best explains the U.S. Constitution’s solution to James Madison’s concern?
Each branch of government is run by different people and is responsible for different government activities.
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
Which right had been denied to women in the 1800s?
the right to participate in electoral politics
Which power is an example of the U.S. government’s system of checks and balances?
The Supreme Court can declare a law passed by Congress unconstitutional.
Which acts by the British government caused discontent among the colonists? Select the two correct answers.
-quartering of soldiers in private homes
-taxing the colonies without their approval
Why does the U.S. Constitution give different branches of government checks on one another’s power?
It prevents any one branch from gaining more power than the other branches.
What does Montesquieu believe about the importance of separation of powers?
It prevents any individual or group from gaining too much power.
Which idea was most closely associated with the women’s rights movement?
inalienable rights
Which acts by the British government caused discontent among the colonists? Select the two correct answers.
-quartering of soldiers in private homes
-taxing the colonies without their approval
The American colonists and the British shared many common principles about government. However, by 1775 some of these principles differed. Choose the 3 principles held by the American Colonial Assemblies
-The people should not be taxed without representation
-There are certain natural rights that belong to all citizens
-Citizens should attempt to change the government when the rights of the people are infringed
What is the main function of the executive branch of government?
To carry out laws that affect all citizens
Which power is shared between the legislative and executive branches of government?
The passage of new laws for the country
Which reform movement most likely shared similar goals with the women’s rights movement?
the abolitionist movement
Why does the U.S. Constitution give different branches of government checks on one another’s power?
It prevents any one branch from gaining more power than the other branches.
The American colonists and the British shared many common principles about government. However, by 1775 some of these principles differed. Choose the 2 principles held by the British government.
-All citizens share in the cost of defending the British Empire
-Citizens must obey the laws made by the government without question
Which power is an example of the U.S. government’s system of checks and balances?
The Supreme Court can declare a law passed by Congress unconstitutional.
What is the main function of the legislative branch of government?
To create laws that affect the entire country
Which statements best describe the women’s rights movement during the 1800s? Select the two correct answers.
-It had many members who supported other social-reform movements
-It had diverse membership that included men and women of different races.
Which idea was most closely associated with the women’s rights movement?
inalienable rights
Describe two actions taken by the colonists in response to violations of rights by the British.
-Speeches
-Letters
What is the main function of the judicial branch of government?
To interpret laws that involve the constitution
What is the main function of the executive branch of government?
To carry out laws that affect all citizens
Analyze the influences on and goals of the women's rights movement during the 1800's.
Influences on: Speeches, Womens Rights Convention, Letters to Government
Goals: Right to choose education, jobs, interests
Which right had been denied to women in the 1800s?
the right to participate in electoral politics