The Constitution
What replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution
How many amendments were in the original Bill of Rights?
10
What war did George Washington fight in?
The American Revolution
What amendment protects you from unwarranted searches and seizures?
The Fourth Amendment
How many branches of government are there?
3
According to the constitution, what branch makes the laws?
Congress
How is the Bill of Rights like a shield?
Is protects the rights of Americans with amendments
How many terms can a president serve?
Two Terms (8 years)
What amendment protects Americans from having to let soldiers live in their homes?
The Third Amendment
What precedent did Washington set that has 15 members?
The Cabinet
Why did Congress replace the Articles of Confederation with the Constitution?
To make the national government stronger and more useful.
What are the three freedoms protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Press
How did Washington become the first president?
He was first a general, then became the president of the Continental Congress and then was chosen as the first president of the United States
What amendment protects Americans from being punished for sharing their opinions about the government?
The First Amendment
Why are checks and balances an important part of the Constitution?
They were important in making sure that the each branch of government had equal power and that all rights of Americans were protected
How does the Judicial branch check the power of the US Government?
It decides if laws are unconstitutional
What does pleading the fifth mean?
I chose to remain silent
Why did Washington step down as president after 8 years?
He trusted the laws and government of the US
What amendment protects Americans from cruel and unusual punishment?
The Eighth Amendment
What type of Government did Jefferson want?
He wanted a government for the people by the people.
How did the states compromise about slavery?
Every five enslaved persons was counted as three free people
What does the 15th and 18th Amendments protect?
It protects the voting rights of all Americans
What did the disagreements of Jefferson and Hamilton lean to?
The first political parties-Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
What year were all Americans, over the age of 18, were allowed to vote?
1965
What type of government did Hamilton want?
He wanted a Strong Federal Government that held a lot of power, similar to a monarchy