Amendments
How many amendments are there?
27
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How many powers were created by the US Consitution?
5 powers
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Bunker Hill
What is a unicameral?
Single House, Legislature Body
What are the first 10 amendments known as?
Bill of Rights
What is a charge of misconduct against the president?
Impeachment
How many senators does each state have?
2
Who were almost half the population and supported independence?
The Patriots
Indebted farmers became the catalyst for the United States to recognize the need for a new constitution was what rebellion?
Shay's Rebellion
Which amendment took the longest to get passed?
The 27th Amendment
How many people are in the house of representatives and how many are in the senate?
House of Rep= 435 members
Senate= 100 members
What power allows you to collect taxes, coin money, declare war, etc?
Enumerated Powers
What was the turning point for the American Revolution?
Saratoga
What kind of government established a "firm league of friendship?"
A Limited Government
Which amendment got rid of slavery?
The 13th Amendment
What is a Caucuses Committee?
political party within the party
What power allows you to create public schools, conduct illegal searches and seizures, and prohibit freedom of religion and free speech?
Denied Powers
What treaty confirms U.S. independence?
Treaty of Paris
When were the Articles of Confederation written and when were they ratified by all 13 colonies?
Written= 1777
Ratified= 1781
Which amendments were the progressive era? (4)
16th, 17th, 18th, 19th
In a criminal case, what order does the process go in?
Arrest -> Initial Hearing -> Trial -> Sentencing -> Appeal
What are the names of all 5 powers?
Enumerated, Implied, Concurrent, Reserved, Denied
When did Cornwallis surrender?
October in 1781
What were some of the accomplishments of The Articles of Confederation?
The Treaty of Paris, established the Northwest ordinance of 1787, and put a ban on slavery in new territory.