The Revolutionary war was between which two countries?
Britain and America.
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What is the 3rd amendment?
No quartering of troops.
100
What Branch makes laws?
The Legislative branch.
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Which party was routing for Britain? Republican or Federalist?
Rebublican
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Why does the Preamble start with "We"?
Because it was written by and for American citizens.
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What was the boston Tea Party?
The colonists we only allowed to buy tea from the British east Indies company so they poured the tea into the Boston Harbor.
200
Which amendment give people the right to a jury trial?
The 7th Amendment.
200
What are the jobs of the Judicial and Executive branches?
Judicial - interprets the laws
Executive - carries out laws
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Who do the Federalists think should rule?
"The Best people"
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Which part of government and veto a law?
The president.
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When the british told the colonists they couldn't move into the land they fought for in the French and Indian war it was called what?
What is the Proclamation of 1763.
300
Which rights does the 1st amendment protect?
Freedom of: Religion, speech, the press
Right to: Assemble peacefully, and petition the government
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What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To make sure no branch of government has too much or too little power.
300
What do republicans think should run our economy?
Farming.
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What caused the whiskey rebellion?
Excise tax on whiskey was too high so the farmers didn't pay the taxes.
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The British Prime Minister taxed which items indirectly in the Townshend Act?
What is glass, tea, lead and paper.
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Which amendment says that a police officer needs a warrant to search property of someone, and give Americans protection from unreasonable search and seizure?
The 4th Amendment.
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How is the number of senators and house members per state determined?
House- population
Senate- 2 per state
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What did Federalists want to improve our economy?
A National Bank.
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How is the constitution a living document?
Because it can be changed and adjusted.
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What were the American Strengths in the Revolutionary war?
They were allied with France, had an experienced and good leader (George Washington), and had a good cause to fight for (were determined).
500
What is protected by amendment 6?
- Rights of accused persons in criminal cases
- right to a speedy and public trial
- right to have a jury of people you live near
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What part of government is made up of the supreme court and lower federal courts?
Judicial Branch.
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Which party leader thinks that people are selfish (Hamilton or Jefferson) and why?
Hamilton because of his experience in the war.
500
A formal ceremony to celebrate a president's first term in office is called what?