Parts of the Declaration
Which part of the Declaration states that the colonies are free and independent, absolved from the British Crown, and all connections with the British are dissolved?
Conclusion, Part 4
Congress is made up of what two houses?
House of Representatives and Senate
Ratification means ________
to give approval
One vote per representative in Congress.
Constitution.
"He has sent ... swarms of officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance."
4
Which part of the Declaration states that all men are created equal?
Introduction/Preamble, Part 1
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive
Each addition to the Constitution is called __________
an amendment
Congress authorizes the Army.
Both.
"He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil Power..."
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Which part of the Declaration shows how the British government has not done its job?
Part 3
Includes the Supreme Court and all lower courts.
Judicial branch
Three men didn't want to sign the Constitution, why?
They wanted a Bill of Rights.
The power to coin money lies with the states.
Articles of Confederation
"For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us..."
3
Which part of the Declaration states that the purpose of government is to protect citizens' unalienable rights?
Part 2
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called ____________
the Bill of Rights
The Chair of the Legislature is the Speaker of the House/Vice President.
Constitution.
"For depriving us in many cases of the benefit of Trial by Jury..."
7
Which part of the Declaration states that all men have the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
Introduction/Preamble, Part 1
Which branch interprets the laws?
Judicial
How many states needed to vote for the Constitution?
9
Disputes are settled by Congress.
Articles of Confederation.
"For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretend offenses..."
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