Constitution
The date the Constitution was ratified.
June 21, 1788
Freedom to bear arms
Amendment II
The first attempt at a government document in the 13 Colonies
The Articles of Confederation
The primary writer of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What branch of government makes the laws?
Legistlative Branch
The number of Articles in the Constituion
Seven
Freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly
Amendment I
Outlines the grievances of King George towards the colonies
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was meeting to do what?
A. Write a new constitution
B. Reread the Declaration of Independence
C. Fix the Articles of Confederation
C. Fix the Articles of Confederation
The primary purpose of the executive branch.
Enforce the laws
The article that sets up the executive branch of the president and vice president
Article II
No high bail or cruel and unusual punishment
Amendment VIII
Document outlines the natural laws of men as self-evident and that all men are created equal.
The Delcaration of Independence
What event took place on July 4, 1776?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
What was the primary problem with the Articles of Confederation?
A. It wasn't long enough.
B. It created a weak central government.
C. Too many colonists hated it.
B. It created a weak central government.
This article allows for changes to the Constitution.
Article V
Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in the homes of citizens
Amendement III
This document does not include either the executive or judicial branches in it's attempt at government stucture
The Articles of Confederation
This meeting was in 1787, and it was held in Philedelphia
Constitutional Convention
The system that divides power between the national government and the states
Federalism
This articles requires states to respect each other's laws
Article IV
Prohibits double jeopardy
Article V
This document provides outlines the freedoms of citizens within the United States.
The Bill of Rights
Which event showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for a stronger government?
Shay's Rebellion
a foundational principle of the U.S. government that divides governmental authority into three distinct branches
seperaton of powers