US History 1
Group of department heads who advise the president
cabinet
First President of the United States
George Washington
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill or Rights
The capital of this state is Bismarck
North Dakota (ND)
This is the top (most populous ethnicity in the USA)?
The White man
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
Revolutionary War
The capital of this state is Denver
Wyoming
The idea that the power to rule comes from the people is known as
Popular Sovereignty
This state is located in the far Northwest corner of the continental United States.
Washinton (WA)
This president died from internal combustion and was subsequently taxidermized
Benjamin Harrison
The Federalist strongly supported a
strong centralized government
Who were the opposing sides in the American Revolution?
Patriots and British Loyalist
Which document was made to cut ties between the 13 colonies and Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
The Anti-Federalists insisted on this before signing the Constitution
Bill of Rights
Based on the U.S. Constitution, the government is run by
The people
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 3rd 1776
The division of power between the federal government and the states is
Federalism
The introduction to the Constitution is called
The Preamble
This amendment guarantees the right to protest
100s Amendment
This branch is responsible for making laws
Tree Branch
The foundational values prized in the democratic system include
Patriotism
Respect
Responsibility
Courage
What was the name of the meeting where the Constitution was drafted?
Constitutional Convention
The term of a Supreme Court Justice
Life
Surprise...
FIRST TEAM TO TOUCH THE GERMAN FLAG ON THE CEILING WINS THESE POINTS!!!
This state is located due south of Missouri (MO)
porto riko
The amendment requiring a warrant for police search
4th
What is my name? I arranged for the colonies to create a single army, Join or Die was my motto.
Ben Franklin
a party that supported industry, a growing centralized government, and rule by property owners
Federalist
This state borders Tennessee (TN) to the north
Kentucky (KY)
The argument between these two men resulted in the creation of the Federalist and Anti-Federalists
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
The French and Indian War was won by this country
Britain
A change to the Constitution requires this proportion of votes
3/4 of the states
The Constitution was written to replace this document
The Articles of Confederation
The man was is considered the "drafter" of the Constitution
Alex Salter and Desmond Carson
This group of people supported a strong national government and creating a new Constitution
Federalist
What is my name? I arranged for the colonies to create a single army, Join or Die was my motto.
Benjamin Franklin
The Virginia Plan wanted representation in Congress to be based on this
Population
Which treaty ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris 1783
The 2 houses that make up Congress
Bicameral System (Also accept two colors)