William O'Wright
The First Amendment guarantees the right to...?
Name at least 4/5
Freedom of religion, press, speech, to petition and to assemble.
What is federalism?
The division of powers between the states and the national government
True or False:
The Articles of Confederation were created after the Revolutionary War.
False
The Articles were created in 1777 and ratified in 1781
What are the 3 branches of government.
For an extra 100 points, name at least 1 person that serves in each branch today.
Legislative - (name any member of Congress)
Judicial - (name any SCOTUS judge)
Executive - (name President or any of his cabinet members)
William O'Wright wants to carry a firearm, which amendment protects his right to do so?
2nd Amendment
What is Republicanism?
A government where citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf
Why were the Articles of Confederation considered weak, and eventually repealed?
The federal government under the Articles was extremely weak, most considerably because of the inability to tax
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
(He co-wrote the Constitution and the Bill of Rights)
James Madison
Why did Anti-Federalists demand the inclusion of a Bill of Rights into the Constitution?
They wanted to protect individual liberties and freedoms from governmental power/overreach
True or False:
Anti-Federalists supported the Constitution and a strong federal government.
False
What was the NJ plan and who supported it?
Plan to have a 1 house legislature in which representation was equal among all states.
The plan was supported by small states, that wouldn't have had as much power under the Virginia Plan.
What was the 3/5ths Compromise?
Three out of every five slaves were counted when determining a state's total population for legislative representation and taxation
At his trial Captain Jack Sparrow refused to comment. Which amendment protects his right to do so?
5th Amendment
What purpose does the system of checks and balances found in the Constitution serve?
Prevent any one branch of government from controlling the other branches
What was Shays' Rebellion, and why was it important?
A group of farmers who were dissatisfied with their debt and new tax laws, that rebelled.
It was important because it showed the weaknesses of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation.
What was the Great Compromise?
Agreement that combined the NJ and Virginia Plans to create the legislative branch.
Two houses of Congress, one based on population, and the other based on equal representation.
Tony Stark sues Steve Rogers for defamation, for 10 million dollars in a civil case. Which amendment protects his right to do so and guarantees him a right to a trial by jury?
7th Amendment
“We the People…”
This phrase from the Constitution's preamble, best embodies which of the 6 big ideas?
Popular Sovereignty
True or False: (must also briefly explain why?)
Under the Articles of Confederation, the President and the executive branch were considered to be very weak.
False; there was no executive branch under the AoC
Provide an example of the system of checks and balances.
Congress - Creates and passes laws
Executive - Signs or vetoes laws
Judicial - Upholds or strikes down laws based on Constitutionality