Basic Governments
This type of government is run by a King, instead of citizens the people are subjects.
Monarchy
Give an example of power with physical force
Bully
Army/invasion
etc
What did the colonist throw overboard at the boston tea party?
.... Tea
What is the name of the document that sets up our current government.
Constitution
What is the fourth amendment?
No illegal search or seizures.
Need a warrant
Democracy or Republic
Give an example of power with money
Paying employees
Bribes
Etc
What was a Patriot?
What was the Constitutional Convention?
A meeting between delegates of all states to create the government
What is the sixth Amendment
Right to a public and speedy trial.
This type of government has a ruler who controls the nation by force
Dictatorship
Give an example of power with numbers.
Riot
Etc
What was a Loyalist
A citizen in the colonies who wanted to remain a part of England.
Why did the Constitutional Convention have to make so many compromises
People from different states had very different views.
What is the 8th Amendment?
No cruel and unusual punishment
This type of government has a central government in charge of everything
Communism
Give an example of someone with influence.
MLK
Gandhi
Etc
Why were the colonies largely left to govern themselves early on?
England is busy fighting other wars.
What was the 3/5th compromise
Slaves would count as 3/5ths a person in population counts.
What is the 7th amendment
The right to a jury and lawyer
A government where the people vote on every issue or law is called
Direct Democracy
Give an example of someone with authority
Police
Parent
Etc.
What is the name of the document that claims the Unites States freedom from England.
Declaration of Independence
What was the name of the failed government before the Constitution.
Also acceptable why did it fail.
Articles of Confederation
No army, couldnt collect taxes, print money, or regulate trade.
What is the third amendment
No quarter of soldiers of government officials.