Sources & Preamble Vocabulary
What is a primary source?
A firsthand document or object from the time being studied.
What is a democracy?
A. A government where the power is with the people
B. A government controlled by a single monarch
C. A government controlled by the military
D. A government in which citizens have no political power
A. A government where the power is with the people
Which article of the Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch?
A. Article I
B. Article II
C. Article III
D. Article IV
A. Article I
What is the Bill of Rights
First 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution
What right does the Second Amendment protect?
The right to keep and bear arms.
What is a secondary source?
A source that analyzes, interprets, or summarizes information from primary sources.
What is the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?
A. In a direct democracy, citizens make decisions themselves; in a representative democracy, citizens elect officials to make decisions for them
B. In a direct democracy, only elected officials vote; in a representative democracy, everyone votes on every law
C. A direct democracy has no laws; a representative democracy has laws
D. A direct democracy has a king; a representative democracy has a president
A. In a direct democracy, citizens make decisions themselves; in a representative democracy, citizens elect officials to make decisions for them
What did the Federalists generally support?
A. Abolishing the national government
B. Ratification of the Constitution and a stronger national government
C. Giving all government power to local communities
D. Replacing the Constitution with the Articles of Confederation
B. Ratification of the Constitution and a stronger national government
What are some examples of things that are not protected by the First Amendment?
Violent threats & defamatory statements.
What does the Third Amendment prevent?
The Third Amendment prevents soldiers from being quartered in private homes without the owner's consent during peacetime
What does the word “Posterity” mean in the Preamble?
Future generations.
The Constitution opens up with what 3 words?
We the people
Which branch of government is established by Article 2?
The Executive Branch
Which is an exception where police may not need a search warrant?
A. Being curious about someone's belongings
B. Lawful arrest
C. Thinking someone might be guilty
D. Wanting to search someone's house for no reason
B. Lawful arrest
What does the Fourth Amendment protect people from?
Unreasonable searches and seizures.
What does “Liberty” mean in the context of the Preamble?
Freedom
Which principle means that government power is divided among three separate branches?
Checks & Balances
What is one major concern the Anti-Federalists had about the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists feared that the national government would become too powerful.
Which situation would violate the Third Amendment?
A. A military member living on a base
B. A citizen joining the military
C. Soldiers forcing a family to let them live in their home
D. A soldier renting an apartment
C. Soldiers forcing a family to let them live in their home
What does the 5th amendment protect your right to? Give me atleast two
Self-incrimination, due process, just compensation, double jeopardy
Suprise question: What is generally needed before a search warrant can be issued?
Probable Cause
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others.
Why did many Anti-Federalists oppose the Constitution at first?
There was no bill of rights to protect individual rights.
What five freedoms are protected by the First Amendment?
Speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Which of the following is an example of a right that is not specifically listed in the Constitution but may still be protected under the Ninth Amendment?
A. Protection from cruel and unusual punishment
B. Freedom of religion
C. The right to have a speedy trial
D. The right to travel freely between states
D. The right to travel freely between states.