Branches of Government
What is the document that lays out the entire structure of the United States Government?
The Constitution
What is the purpose of the United States Constitution?
To set out a structure for the United States Government
What was the rebellion that showcased the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Shays Rebellion
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What is the difference between a good and a service?
A good is something that is a physical product
A service is something that is performed by someone
Which of the branches of government has the power to declare war?
Legislative
What is the opening paragraph of the United States Constitution known as?
The Preamble
What was the situation that sparked Shays Rebellion?
Farmers (Veterans of the Revolutionary War) were being thrown in jail for debt that was being accumulated from states taxing the people a lot
What is the most important right within the Bill of Rights in your opinion?
You will be given points based upon your defense of your opinion.
Answers will vary.
What is an example of a good and a service?
Answers may vary
What is the "big question" that the Supreme Court has to evaluate each court case for?
Is it Constitutional?
Identify 2 of the promises/purposes that are laid out in the Preamble
Extra 50 points: Explain the meaning of the 2 purposes/promises
"We the People of the United States,
in Order to form a more perfect Union,
establish Justice,
insure domestic Tranquility,
provide for the common defense,
promote the general Welfare,
and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America
Who was the group of men that convened to discuss the new Constitution?
Constitutional Convention
What is an example of a right that is guaranteed under the Bill of Rights?
Answers will vary
How does the relationship of supply and demand affect price?
Price can change based on supply and demand.
What is the system put in place that ensures no government is more powerful than the other?
Checks and Balances
Extra 50 points: Give an example of a check that a branch can do to one another
Who is a person who is opposed to the creation of a constitution?
Anti-federalist
What does the word "delegate" mean?
It is someone who is sent to represent someone
What is the 9th amendment in the Bill of Rights?
You have other rights that are not specifically stated in the Constitution
How do taxes contribute to the general welfare of citizens?
They fund services and goods such as policeman, military, healthcare, food, farms, etc.
What is the main purpose of each branch of government?
Legislative: Make laws
Executive: Enforce laws
Judicial: Interpret laws
How does the Constitution fix/improve the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Answers will vary.
Powers are separated and checked. Essential rights are protected and given.
What is the idea behind the rule of law?
That no one is above the law
Why was the Bill of Rights established?
The Bill of Rights addressed the concerns of the Anti-Federalist by guaranteeing these fundamental rights for the people
What is the term for the United States economy? What is the driving principle behind the economy?
Market Economy. The driving principle behind the market economy is "supply and demand".