Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence declared Colonial America's Independence from which Nation?
Great Britain
The U.S. Constitution replaced what previous document?
Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights contains how many amendments?
10
The concept of limiting each Branch of the Government's powers is called what?
Separation of Powers
The concept of Government that includes both National, State and Local Governments is know as what?
Federalism
The Declaration of Independence was signed on what date?
July 4th, 1776
The U.S. Constitution is considered a "Living Document" because it can be changed or amended? True or False
True
Amendment 1 of the U.S. Constitution protects which rights?
Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly
The Legislative Branch is responsible for which of the following?
The Making of Laws
The U.S. Government run by elected officials is called a ?
Democracy
To whom was the Declaration of Independence primarily addressed to?
Preamble, Articles, Amendments.
The Second Amendment grants citizens the right to what?
Bear Arms
The President of the United States is part of which Branch of Government?
Executive
When a president veto's a bill they are exercising what principle of our government?
Checks and Balances
Which Colonial Delegate signed his name intentionally large?
John Hancock
The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments address what issues?
Slavery, African American Citizenship, African American Male right to vote.
The 3rd Amendment prevents what?
Quartering of soldiers without consent.
The Supreme Court is the head of which Branch of Government?
Judicial
How old do you have to be to run for president?
35 years old.
How many colonies were established during the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
13
How many amendments are present in the Constitution?
27
Amendment 6 guarantees the right to what?
Speedy Trial.
The Judicial Branch is primarily responsible for what?
Interpreting the Law (constitutional or unconstitutional)
What was the historical irony or contradiction in the early United States pursuit of freedom?