The Articles of Confederation
What is the significance of Shay's Rebellion?
Showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation
The first official state in the United States was __________
Delaware
This amendment protects the 5 freedoms: assembly, press, speech, religion, and petitioning the government
Amendment 1
This branch executes the laws
Executive
What is a duty of a citizen?
Obey the law, pay taxes, apply for the draft, serve on a jury
What was AT LEAST one problem with the Articles of Confederation (besides being garbage)?
-No Taxing
-States could refuse to help each other
-No standing military
-No central currency
What is the difference between the Virginia & New Jersey Plans?
-Virginia benefited large states by having representation by population
This amendment prevents unlawful search and seizure of personal property
Amendment 4
If elected to this branch, you serve until either you retire or die
Judicial
What is a responsibility of a citizen?
Vote, volunteer, stay informed, etc
The ___________, written in 1215, served as inspiration to the Articles & Constitution by saying that everyone, including leaders, had to follow the laws
Magna Carta
The combination of the Virginia & New Jersey plans was called the ______________
Great Compromise/Connecticut Plan
This amendment gives you the right to a lawyer during a criminal case, even if you cannot afford one.
Amendment 6
Legislative
What are the two ways that a person can become a US citizen?
1. Be born in the country
2. Apply for citizenship
Created by John Locke & a major influence on both the Articles and Constitution, the _____________ said that the government only had power thanks to the people giving it power.
Social Contract
To convince the people that the Constitution was a good idea, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, & John Jay wrote the _______________
Federalist Papers
After being arrested for a jewelry store robbery, Rachel is locked in a dark room with no light in it. What amendment is being violated?
Amendment 8
This branch has the check & balance to declare laws & actions unconstitutional
Judicial
If people share common ideas and want to influence the government or an election, they would be called an _____________
Interest Group
Why didn't the British leave the Ohio Territory as promised in the Treaty of Paris?
The Articles of Confederation did not allow for a standing army, so the British had no reason to leave
To prevent the branches of the government from getting too powerful, each branch has ______________.
Checks & Balances
If Carl is arrested for having his bread shop, but he argues the Constitution says nothing about his business, what amendment is being violated?
Amendment 9
The leader of this branch is called "The Commander In Chief"
Executive
What is one difference between a naturalized and natural born citizen?
Naturalized citizens:
-Can have their citizenship taken away
-Cannot become President or Vice President