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Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain
Declaration of Independence
The power the government has comes from.......
The people
What do you call a change to the Constitution?
Amendment
Where can the Bill of Rights be found in the Constitution?
The first ten amendments
The word amend means
To change, to alter
Established the first form of national government for the independent states
established the first form of national government for the independent states
"Maintaining a a safe and healthy environment." Which goal of the Preamble is being described?
To promote the general welfare
Currently how many amendments are in the US Constitution?
27
The 2nd Amendment is about......
The right to bear arms
The word consent means.....
permission
Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists.
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
When Congress spends more money on the military, which goal listed in the Preamble is being met?
Provide for the common defense
Who can propose an amendment for the US Constitution?
Congress or Convention of the states
No cruel or unusual punishments represents which amendment?
8th
the people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the people’s behalf
Representative Government
Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions.
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
The Preamble begins with what three words?
We The People
How are states involved in the ratification process for the US Constitution?
Ratify amendments
Signing a petition to save the forest animals represents an example of which Bill of Rights amendment?
1st
“certain unalienable rights”
(life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)
Led to the writing of the Constitution
Articles of Confederation
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
Explains why the Constitution was written
What group of people ratify amendments in the Virginia Constitution?
Voters of Virginia
What does the acronym RAPPS stand for?
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition
Speech
Legislative Branch....what do they do?
Make laws