Amendments
Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
Amendment II (2)
3 branches of government and each branch has its own individual job.
Separation of Powers.
The central government was not strong enough to collect ____.
Taxes.
The GREAT Compromise combined ____.
Large States wanted representation based on population (Virginia Plan). Small states wanted all states represented equally (New Jersey Plan).
VOTING!!!!
What are the 5 freedoms guaranteed to us in the 1st Amendment?
Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition.
Individual Rights.
Rights guaranteed to the people, protected by the government.
What event caused many Americans to realize the Articles of Confederation were too weak?
Shay's Rebellion.
What is the significance of September 17, 1787?
The day the Constitution was signed in Philidelphia Pennsylvania.
The 10th Amendment.
State's rights.
Which amendment guarantees a public and speedy trial?
Amendment VI (6)
Limited Government.
The government must follow the same laws as the citizens.
Who was in charge of coining money under the Articles of Confederation?
The individual states.
Which political party would these beliefs align with?
Bill of Rights
Strong state government
Limited executive branch
Anti-Federalists.
Who came up with the idea of separation of powers?
Montesquieu.
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment.
The election of government representatives by the people.
Republicanism.
How many branches of government were present under the Articles?
1! Legislative branch.
The 3/5ths Compromise concerned what issue?
The counting of Slaves for Taxation and Representation purposes.
Who wrote the Federalists papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay.
Describe the 5th Amendment.
Due process, freedom from self-incrimination, no double jeopardy.
Which principle is reflected in the Preamble of the United States Constitution?
Popular Sovereignty.
What was the only successful law passed under the United State's first constitution? Why is it important?
Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Provided guidelines for admitting new states to the Union.
What is being demonstrated below?
1. Taxes imposed without the consent of the legislature --> Both Houses of Congress must pass tax bills.
2. The king refused to establish judiciary powers --> Established an independent judiciary.
3. Some colonists were deprived of a trial by jury-> Sixth Amendment.
How colonial grievances were addressed by the United States Constitution.
There are three rights protected by due process, which TWO are missing?
1. ____
2. Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.
3. _____
1. Guarantee of a speedy trial.
2. Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.
3. Protection from cruel and unusual punishment.