Early Government
Name a colonial grievance.
Taxation without representation / British Quartering soldiers in homes
What is the name of the document that outlines how our government looks today?
Also known as the "supreme law of the land."
The Constitution
Which founding ideal is defined as "basic conditions guaranteed to each person"?
Rights
Which branch includes the House of Representatives and the Senate?
Legislative
Congress makes a law that declares Christianity the national religion of the United States. What Amendment does this violate?
First Amendment
How can we avoid bias when studying history?
Look at multiple perspectives / sources
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
Which founding ideal is defined as "The condition of being equal"?
Equality
Which branch decides if laws/actions are Constitutional?
Judicial
You are stopped on the freeway for speeding and the police officer forces you to admit you were driving over the speed limit. Which Amendment does this violate?
5th Amendment
What did Patriots want?
To separate from England, become independent
What are the first 10 Amendments in the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Which founding ideal is defined as "A form of government that places power in the hands of the people"?
Democracy
Which branch has the power of vetoing and enforcing laws?
Executive
Name the five rights guaranteed by the first Amendment.
Speech, religion, press, peaceful assembly, petition for redress of grievances
What was the name of America's first Constitution that was later replaced?
Articles of Confederation
What is a change to the Constitution called?
An Amendment
Which founding ideal is defined as "The promise that people should have the chance to attain their hopes and dreams"?
Opportunity
Which branch has no age requirement and life long terms?
Judicial
The police try to search your car but do not have probable cause or a warrant. What amendment are they violating?
4th Amendment
Name the four reasons the Articles of Confederation failed.
One Branch of Congress / No president / 13 of 13 states needed to agree to pass a law / No power to collect taxes nationally
What do Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution establish?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of government
Which founding ideal is defined as "The freedom to think or act without being limited by unnecessary force"?
Liberty
Which branch has 4-year-terms and an age requirement of 35 years?
Executive
You are fined $100,000 for stealing a Candy Bar at Safeway. What Amendment does this violate?
8th Amendment