Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation created a ____________ central government.
Weak
What does it mean to "Compromise"
When people on both sides of an issue give up something to reach an agreement
Name the Amendment that corresponds to the prompt:
A judge sets a $1 million bail for shoplifting charge.
The 8th Amendment
This Amendment protects from unreasonable bail charges
What does Domestic Tranquility mean
Safe and peaceful homeland
Shays' Rebellion was a _________ revolt
Tax
Name all three branches of government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Name the Amendment that corresponds to the prompt:
Your city decides that church services can no longer be held within city limits
The 1st Amendment
Religious Freedom
The Branches of the military Provide for the...
Common Defense
Define Inflation
Prices go up while the value of currency goes down
Which house of government gives states the same number of representatives, and which gives states representatives based off of state population?
Same number - Senate
Based off of population - House of Representatives
Name the Amendment that corresponds to the prompt:
A police officer enters your house and searches your bedroom without a warrant.
The 4th Amendment
That would be an illegal search because of the lack of a warrant
An Amendment is...
A formal or official change made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document
What is a Militia
An army of ordinary citizens who are trained for battle
When did the Constitutional Convention take place?
May 14 - September 17, 1787
Name the Amendment that corresponds to the prompt:
Several jurors fail to arrive for your federal civil trial. The judge says they will decide the case.
The 7th Amendment
You have the right to a jury in civil trials.
E Pluribus Unum means...
"Out of one, Many"
What states were created in the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, Wisconsin
What powers do the Federal and State governments share?
Collecting taxes and setting up the courts
Name the Amendment that corresponds to the prompt:
The Federal government says you have to be 18 to get a driver's license
The 10th Amendment
The individual States make laws in relation to when you can and cannot get a license
What is the opening paragraph to the Constitution called...
The Preamble