Vocabulary
An introduction to the Constitution
What is the Preamble?
This man wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The Declaration of Independence said all people should have these 3 rights
What are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
Who is James Madison?
Right to bear arms
What is the 2nd Amendment?
Providing lodging or housing for troops
What is quartering?
Article 1 of the Constitution is about which branch of government
What is the Legislative Branch?
First three words in the Constitution?
What are "We the People"?
The Quartering of Soldiers
What is the 3rd Amendment?
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
What is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The King giving up his duty to govern and protect the colonies - When a monarch renounces his throne
What is abdicate?
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on this date (month, date, year)
What is July 4th, 1776?
Under the Articles of Confederation, which level of government held the most power?
What is the state government?
Event that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
What is Shay's Rebellion?
The first government of the United States was established by _________________________.
What is the Articles of Confedration?
The act of betraying one's country, including trying to overthrow the government
What is treason?
How many distinct parts make up the Declaration of Independence?
What is 5?
Most notable philosopher that influenced Thomas Jefferson
Who is John Locke?
King during the American Revolution?
Who is King George III?
How many votes did each state have in Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
What is 1?
A formal complaint or protest against a wrong or unfair treatment
What is a grievance?
America's limited and representative government can be traced back to these three landmark English documents. 1. The Petition of the Right 2. The English Bill of Rights 3. __________________
What is the Magna Carta?
These 2 groups were not included when the Declaration of Independence talked about 'all men are created equal'
What are women and African Americans?
The Article in the Constitution that defines how to make an amendment
What is Article V?
The Declaration of Independence said this about slavery
What is nothing?