Hodge Podge
Politically Speaking
I Declare!
Feeling Lucky?
It's Whatever
100

These people had no hope for freedom and labored for the New World against their will.  

Who are slaves?

100

This is the rule book for a country's government.

What is a Constitution?

100

The 1st part of the Declaration of Independence.  It explains why the Declaration is being written. 

What is the Preamble?

100

Congress is divided into these two parts.  

What is the Senate and the House of Representatives?

100

This word means to change.  As in changing the Constitution.

What is amend?

200

These people voluntarily agreed to work in America in exchange for a new life, often receiving only a ticket and a place to live for their efforts.  

Who are indentured servants?

200

This means to divide power between branches of government.

What is Separation of Power?

200

The 2nd part of the Declaration of Independence.  It underscores that you can pursue happiness. 

What are natural rights?

200
This plan, named after a state (colony), thought that the number of votes should be based on population. 

What is the Virginia Plan?

200

This signer of the Declaration of Independence was known for his prominent signature.  

Who is John Hancock?

300

Rule by NONE

What is Anarchy?

300

Citizens give "permission" to be governed by process of voting. 

What is Consent of the Governed?

300

The 3rd part of the Declaration of Independence.  It lists complaints against the King. 

What are Grievances?

300

This plan, named after a state (colony) says that every state should 1 vote, regardless of population.  

What is the New Jersey Plan?

300
A group of this many men drafted the Constitution.  

What is 5?

400

This J word is an example of an Oligarchy in Burma where military leaders took control.  

What is a Junta?

400

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness (or Property)

What are Natural Rights?

400

"We hold these truths to be....."

What is Self-Evident?

400

This branch of government makes laws.  

What is the Legislative Branch?

400

This is the date that the Continental Congress passed the Declaration of Independence.  

What is July 4, 1776?

500
In this type of Democracy, the people participate individually in the daily operations of government.

What is a Direct Democracy?

500

These are rights people are born with that cannot be taken away.

What are unalienable rights?

500

"That all men are ....

What is "created equal'?

500

The are 4 purposes of government.  Name 1.  

What is:  1. Make Laws, 2. Protect State (Military)

3. Keep Order (Police), 4. Help citizens by providing services. 

500

Which Continental Congress passed the Declaration of Independence? 

What is the Second?