Forms of Government
The type of Government we have in the United States
Democracy (Democratic Republic)
He wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
One of the fundamental freedoms given in the first amendment, just be careful how you say it
Freedom of Speech
You can choose your own under the 1st Amendment, and the government can't tell you which one to choose either
Freedom of Religion
Alexander Hamilton was part of this group of people (it was from your assignment yesterday which I know you did!
Federalists
If you listen to the King and Queen, you have this type of Government
Monarchy
This is the anniversary of our declaring independence from England
July 4, 1776
The Right to Bear Arms
The 3rd Amendment prohibits this, and it really doesn't happen with our Military anymore
Quartering of Soldiers
This word is never mentioned in the constitution, even though it was still happening at the time
Slavery
When power and control is in the hands of one person
Dictatorship
This was one of the main reasons we declared independence, especially since we weren't be represented by parliament
Tell the cops to go get this if they want to come into your house
A Warrant
You are guaranteed one of these if you are arrested, even if you can't afford one!
Lawyer/Attorney
These were the failed first attempt at laws and a government in this country
Articles of Confederation
A Government in which Religion controls some of the laws and regulations, Iran is an example
Theocracy
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..." and have these 3 things
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
You are protected in the 4th Amendment from Unlawful what? (Blank and Blank)
Search and Seizures
The 8th amendment protects you from this, because torture isn't cool, man!
Cruel and Unusual Punishments
This is the system in which we elect the President of the United States
Electoral College
North Korea, China, Cuba, Laos, and Vietnam are all examples of this form of government
Communism
These are the list of complaints we had against King George and England
Grievances
The name of the famous Supreme Court cases that goes along with the 5th amendment, it's why cops read you your rights
Miranda vs. Arizona
This group of peers is chosen to help assist with trials, they are supposed to be unbiased and impartial
A Jury
Influences we used to help form our government, write our laws, and declare our independence came from this group of people
The Enlightenment Thinkers/Writers