Breaking Up with George
Which act was passed by parliament that forced colonists to pay extra for paper products?
Bonus: Why were the colonists angry about these Acts?
Stamp Act.
Bonus: Because they had no REPRESENTATION!
What was the name of the first constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
What were the two groups arguing over the replacement of the AOC?
Federalists vs. Antifederalists
Why should people vote in elections? Explain your answer.
People should vote so that their voice is heard and they can maintain the trust in their democratic institutions.
What does reside mean?
To live somewhere
Which policy imposed by British parliament forced colonists to house soldiers in their homes?
The Quartering Act
Which of the following is a weakness of the AOC? Select all that apply.
a. A strong central government.
b. No power to the states.
c. No power to regulate interstate trade.
d. No power to create an army
e. No way to change the AOC.
C and D
What does the word ratify mean?
Approve
Which office requires you to be 30 years old, be a citizen for 9 years, Reside in the state they want to represent, and has a 6 year term?
U.S. Senator
What is a delegated/expressed power?
Bonus: Which of the following is an example of a Delegated power?
A. Issuing Drivers licenses.
B. Coining and printing money
C. Regulating Education standards.
D. Creating an army.
E. Regulating interstate trade
A power held by the Federal/National/Central government.
Bonus: B, D, E
What is the name of the section of the Declaration that includes all the complaints about the Acts passes by the King?
Grievances Section
Which was the only branch that existed under the Articles of Confederation?
Bonus: what does that branch do?
Which was the only branch that existed under the Articles of Confederation?
Bonus: what does that branch do?
Which group believed that the constitution would create a government that would provide enough protection for people's individual rights?
Federalists
Which office requires someone to be a Natural born citizen?
U.S. President
Who is the best civics teacher in Florida
Mr. Acosta
According to John Locke, and the declaration of independence, the purpose of the government is to?
Protect people's natural rights
What was the event that fully demonstrated the weaknesses of the AOC?
Bonus: Why did this highlight the weaknesses? What would have helped stop this event?
Shays Rebellion
taxes for the creation of an ARMY
Which group believed the constitution required a specific list protecting the individual rights of the citizens?
Anti-Federalists
Which political party was originally created to oppose slavery?
Republican party
What are the natural rights as described in the Declaration of independence?
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
"For imposing taxes without our consent..."
"For depriving us, in many Cases, of the Benefits of Trial by Jury..."
"For quartering large Bodies of Armed troops among us..."
These are all examples of what?
Grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence
What did Anti Federalists want to add to the constitution and why?
The bill of Rights to protect people's individual rights.
“It must be by this time evident to all men...that (the Articles of Confederation) is a system so radically vicious and unsound as to admit....an entire change.”
Who made this statement? Feds or anti feds?
Federalists
Which amendment changed the electoral college so that electors vote for one president and one vice president, to avoid confusion?
12th amendment
What is the name of powers that are not for the federal government and given to the states?