Articles of Confederation
What document came after the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution.
What is the First 10 Amendments called?
Bill of Rights
Which amendment does this go against?
A state passes a law saying no citizens are allowed to own any firearms at all.
2nd Amendment, Right to Bear Arms
The Preamble is the introduction to what document?
The Constitution
Which amendment does this go against?
A judge sentences someone to life in prison for stealing a candy bar.
8th Amendment, Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Who did the Articles of Confederation benefit the most? Why?
Small land states, Small population states, Big land states, Big population states
Answers very. There were pro's and con's to all.
"We The People" is the first 3 words of what part of the constitution?
The Preamble
Which amendment does this go against?
Police enter Jacob’s house without a warrant and search his room even though they have no evidence of a crime.
4th Amendment, Unreasonable Search
Anti-Federalist- Power to the State Government
Name 3 sports Mr. Holladay has competitively played.
Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Running, Ultimate Frisbee
What happens when there is a weak National Government?
Riots, states had their own money, weak army, etc.
Why do we have the Constitution?
National Government laws that hold everyone accountable.
The foundation of our country.
Which Amendment does this go against?
Maria is arrested and forced to answer police questions even after she says she wants to remain silent.
5th Amendment, Self-Incrimination
What is a Federalist?
Federalist- Power to the National Government
Draw one part of the Preamble
Answers Very
Why is it bad for states to make their own laws?
So that one state does not have all the population
What is an Amendment?
A law that is added to the Constitution
Which amendment does this go against?
A person sues a company for a large amount of money but is denied a jury in the civil case.
7th Amendment, Right to Trial by Jury in Civil Cases
What was the Great Compromise?
Created the House of Representatives (Vote by Population) and the Senate (Vote with Similar Power)
The Second Continental Congress created what document?
The Constitution
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
Too much power to the state.
How does the constitution avoid giving too much power to one person?
Hint- Balance of power between 3 things
Created 3 branches of government
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
Which amendment does this go against?
A group of citizens are arrested for peacefully protesting a new city law.
1st Amendment, Freedom of Assembly
What is a Confederation?
A group of states or countries joining together to work as a team.
Name two parts of the Preamble
We the People, in order to form a more perfect union...
Establish Justice.
Ensure Domestic Tranquility.
Provide for the Common Defense.
Promote the General Welfare.
Secure the blessings of the Liberty to ourselves and our Prosperity.
Do Ordain and Establish this Constitution for the United States of America