4.1
Explain the saying, "I plead the fifth."
Define suffrage.
What is jury duty?
A duty of citizenship that requires you to go to court and sit on the jury of a crime or trial.
When can someone get arrested in regards to the first amendment?
When your actions or words endanger another person.
What is "double-jeopardy"?
What is the purpose of Amendments 9 and 10?
To ensure rights and freedoms not specifically listed in the constitution (for citizens and states).
The amendments in this lesson extended which two areas of rights?
Civil Rights and Voting Rights
In times of war, the government can order a "draft" and "rationing." Define both.
Draft- qualifications and age that forces men to enlist in the army
Rationing- limiting goods per household
What was the purpose of the Great Compromise?
To agree on representation for each state (big states vs small states) in the government- led to the creation of the House of Representatives and Senate.
Why was the Bill of Rights created?
The Anti-federalists remained concerned that our freedoms and rights were not all included in the constitution, so the Bill of Rights was added to clarify our rights.
What is the purpose of Amendments 2-3?
For your protection!
Which amendment outlawed slavery in all states?
Amendment 13
Explain the how the people's relationship with the government was "give and take."
The people gave up some of their rights to the government in hopes that the government would ultimately protect those rights.
Which of the 13 colonies signed the constitution LAST?
Rhode Island
Shay's Rebellion included which group of people, fighting over which issue?
Farmers led the rebellion, angry about losing their land due to increase of taxes.
What is the purpose of Amendments 4-8? Then, explain two of these amendments.
Purpose for the accused.
4- prevents search and seizure, 5- right to remain silent, self-incriminate, due process of law, 6- prompt and public trial by jury, 7- money/property cases, 8- judge can allow bail
Name the two amendments where African Americans and women gained the right to vote.
Amendments 15 and 19
What are the 5 duties of citizenship?
1. obey the law, 2. attend school, 3. pay taxes, 4. serve the armed forces, & 5. appear in court
When the Articles of Confederation developed, who gained power and who lost power?
States were given all the power, while the national/central government had none.
Name at least 3 issues with the Articles of Confederation.
1. country was in debt, 2. states had no loyalty, 3. no one was enforcing laws, 4. laws could not be agreed upon and passed, 5. rebellions and chaos
What are the five freedoms given to citizens through the first amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
There is one amendment that was repealed later on. Which numbered amendments were these, and what was the topic/conflict?
Amendment 18 was repealed by Amendment 21st about the production, sales, and transport of alcohol.
What are the 5 responsibilities of citizenship?
1. voting, 2. be informed, 3. be part of the government, 4. help the community, & 5. protect the rights of others
What was the first big event that ultimately led and inspired the constitution? What was its purpose?
1215- Britain created the Magna Carta to limit the monarch's power.
Put the following events in order:
Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War, Mayflower Compact, Bill of Rights, & Articles of Confederation
1. Mayflower Compact
2. Revolutionary War
3. Declaration of Independence
4. Articles of Confederation
5. Bill of Rights