citizenship
what is civics?
the study of rights and duties of citizens.
why did people come to America?
religious freedom, chance for new and better life, to avoid debt.
where was the convention held?
philadelphia, pennsylvania
what are the 5 civil liberties of the 1st amendment?
speech, press, religion, petition, assembly
what are the 3 branches of government?
legislative, executive, judicial
what are the 3 levels of the government?
national or federal, state, local.
what are indentured servants?
people who could not afford passage so they agree to work for a period of time in exchange for passage.
who was chosen to lead the convection?
george Washington
what is the 9th amendment?
protects rights not mentioned
how many amendments does the constitution have?
27
what are the 2 ways to become a citizen?
birth, naturalization.
what is the enlightenment?
movement that believed that using reason and science we could Improve society.
what are the first 10 amendments called?
the bill of rights
which amendment protects you from illegal search?
4th amendment
who is the commander in chief of the military?
the president
what are the functions of government?
keep order, provide security, provide services, guide the community.
what are the English influences on the colonies?
magna Carta, parliament, common law, philosophical influences.
what was James Madison's plan?
virginia plan, 3 branches of government
what is the civil rights movement?
discrimination, segregation, civil rights, affirmative action
how many senators are there in the United States?
100
what are the principles of American democracy?
rule of law, limited government, consent of the governed, individual rights, representative government.
what are the 3 complaints towards the king?
for quartering large bodies of troops among us, for imposing taxes on us without our consent, for transporting us beyond seas to be tried for pretended offences.
what other compromises were made?
3/5 compromise, electoral college, commerce
which amendment give your the right to bail?
8th amendment
what is the highest court in the United States?
the supreme court