Remember When?
Back when the United States was called the American colonies, the colonists had to defend themselves with volunteer armies using __________ against British soldiers and outlaws.
guns
The Articles of Confederation made for a very ________ government.
weak
True or False. The Constitution is a part of the Declaration of Independence.
False!
What's another name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
This document lists the freedoms of people in the United States.
The Bill of Rights!
The Quartering Act
True or False. A weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the central government could not pay its bills.
True
When the Consitution was written, it had to be ratified by 9 of the 13 states. What does ratify mean?
Approved.
Who makes the laws?
The Legislative Branch or Congress.
True or False. The Bill of Rights is a part of the Constitution.
True!
Under British Rule, the colonists had no real ________ because no one represented their needs in parliament.
rights
True or False. The central government was too strong under the Articles of Confederation.
False.
True or False. The Constitution gives people the right to not pay taxes.
False!
Who are the advisors to the executive branch?
The cabinet
What is an amendment?
A change
The United States became a democracy, where everyday people could have their views represented in government. When the British were in charge, the government was a _____________ .
Monarchy
The men in Shays' Rebellion were fighting to keep their ___________ .
homes
By April 1789, The United States had a Consitution but it did not have a __________ .
Bill of Rights
When a government official is impeached, who must hold a trial to prove them innocent or guilty? Hint: This group of people is a part of Congress.
The Senate
Which amendment protects people against unlawful search and seizure?
Fourth Amendment
The word bill becomes this word. The answer means the same as the British word act.
law
To improve the Articles of Confederation, the states called a meeting of delegates called the ______________.
Constitutional Convention
True or False. The Constitution gives people the right to choose their own job.
True!
The name of the system that prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful is called _______________ .
checks and balances
The First Amendment protects people's right to do this. It is illegal in places like North Korea, China, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Russia.
Criticize the government.