Dec of Ind
When was the Declaration of Independence written (what month, day, & year) ?
July 4th, 1776
Name the Fab Five or 5 rights listed in the 1st amendment.
Freedom of speech, religion, petition, assembly, and press.
What was the Enlightenment?
A period of time characterized by a dramatic revolution in science, reason, politics, & society.
What war in American history ended in 1783 and led to the writing of the declaration of Independence and the ultimate creation of the American country and nation?
The American Revolution.
Under the Constitution there are three branches of gov't because of Separation of Power. Which Enlightenment thinker influenced this idea?
Montesqueiu
How many amendments are there in the BOR?
10.
The Enlightenment was also know as the Age of ______.
Reason.
According to the US Constitution, what is the role of US gov't?
To secure or protect our natural rights.
What did King George of England do that angered the colonists?
Raised their taxes!
What are the three branches of gov't? (please list them in order of Article number)
legislative, executive, judicial branch.
Which amendment protects Citizens from unreasonable SEARCH and SEIZURE?
The 4th amendment!
What Enlightenment thinker influenced the idea of Natural Rights and Natural Law?
John Locke.
According to Montesquei, why should there be a separation of Power within the US gov't?
Fill in the blanks: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are: "_________", "__________", and the "_________ ____ _____________".
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness!
What is the responsibility of the legislative branch?
To make laws in the US.
Which amendment guarantees a speedy trial?
The 6th amendment.
Which Enlightenment thinker influenced the idea of Social Contract?
John Locke.
What were the three main issues that American colonists had with Great Britain?
What was the Declaration of Independence?
A formal document written by American colonists declaring themselves as independent from Great Britain.
How does the US Constitution display the idea of Social Contract?
Which party pushed for a bill of rights to be added to the US Constitution?
Anti Federalists.
What are Natural Laws according to John Locke?
A set of rules that people in society naturally follow without being told by the gov't.
What is an amendment?