Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Branches of Gov't.
Miscellaneous
100

The Declaration of Independence declared Colonial America's Independence from which Nation?

Great Britain

100

The U.S. Constitution replaced what previous document?

Articles of Confederation

100

The Bill of Rights contains how many amendments?

10

100

The concept of limiting each Branch of the Government's powers is called what?

Separation of Powers

100

What is the electoral college?

System for selecting the president and vice president of the United States

200

The Declaration of Independence was signed on what date?

July 4th, 1776

200

The U.S. Constitution is considered a "Living Document" because it can be changed or amended? True or False

True

200

Amendment 1 of the U.S. Constitution protects which rights?

Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly

200

The Legislative Branch is responsible for which of the following?

The Making of Laws

200

What was an idea/concept the "founding fathers" borrowed from the government of Ancient Athens?

Representation based on population, trial by jury, legislative body, constitution etc.

300

To whom was the Declaration of Independence primarily addressed to?

King George the III of England.
300
The constitution is made up of 3 parts, what are they?

Preamble, Articles, Amendments.

300

The Second Amendment grants citizens the right to what?

Bear Arms

300

The President of the United States is part of which Branch of Government?

Executive

300

How many senators does each state in the U.S. receive? What is this based off of?

2 Senators/ Equality

400

The primary drafter Thomas Jefferson is controversial because?

He owned over 600 enslaved people and supported the institution of slavery

400

The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments address what issues?

Slavery, African American Citizenship, African American Male right to vote.

400

Which amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure?

The 4th amendment.

400

The Supreme Court is the head of which Branch of Government?

Judicial

400

How are a states number of representatives (in the house of representatives) determined?

Based on Population

500

How many colonies were established during the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

13

500

How many amendments are present in the Constitution?

27

500

Amendment 6 guarantees the right to what?

A fair and Speedy Trial.

500

The Judicial Branch is primarily responsible for what?

Interpreting the Law (constitutional or unconstitutional)

500

What was the historical irony or contradiction in the early United States pursuit of freedom?

They were practicing slavery.