The Pilgrims in 1620 signed a document (in Massachusetts) giving all colonists a say in all matters of government.
What was that contract called?
Mayflower Compact
100
Name two powers that the Federal Government has that State governments do NOT.
declaring war, signing peace treaties, building a military, printing or coining money
100
A person found guilty has a right to
an appeal
200
To sign up for something
to register
200
How often does the government take a census?
Every 10 years
200
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
200
The constitution guarantees that a trial will be
speedy and public
200
In a trial, the jury's verdict (decision) must be ___________.
(agreed on by all of the jury)
unanimous
300
A list of people running for office and law choices
ballot
300
How often are National Political Conventions held?
Hint: think of what they are for
Every four years
300
Who was called "The Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
300
Which part of the constitution tells its purpose?
The Preamble
300
According to the 4th amendment, what is required in order to conduct a legal search?
a search warrant
400
A form of government where people elect Representatives to vote for them
representative democracy
400
What is income tax?
A tax on the money you make.
400
One of the main ideas of government in the Constitution so that one branch doesn't get too powerful.
separation of powers or checks and balances
400
Does each state have their own constitution?
YES
400
What does "due process" mean?
the government must ALWAYS give you all your constitutional rights.
500
Donald Trump is a candidate for President with which political party?
Republican
500
The first country to have a Representative democracy.
Rome
500
What was the form of government before the constitution?
Hint: it was too weak because the government couldn't tax or have power to have a central bank to print money.
Articles of confederation
500
A formal CHANGE to the constitution is called
an amendment
500
Name at least two rights that an accused person has when ARRESTED.
right to remain silent, right to an attorney, right to end questioning, right to a speedy trial by their peers