Early US History 1
Group of people who advise the president
What is the cabinet?
The first draft of the US Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence - (Name one Author)
Thomas Jefferson
The number of original colonies
What is 13?
It is the Framework for the United States Government
the Constitution?
The term for a US President
What is 4 years?
This branch makes the laws.
What is the Legislative Branch?
What is Congress?
Location of the Constitutional Convention
What is Philadelphia?
This branch interprets the laws.
What is the Judicial Branch?
What is the Supreme Court?
In his Farewell Address, Washington warned the US to stay________________when dealing with foreign nations.
Neutral
The exact date the Declaration of Independence was written
July 4th, 1776
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
What is the Bill of Rights?
This branch enforces the laws.
What is the Executive Branch?
What is the President?
The second president of the United States
Who was John Adams?
What are two rights guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Speech, assembly, religion, press, petition
These 2 houses, or parts, make up the Legislative Branch (Congress)
What are the Senate and the House of Representatives?
The Power of the Supreme Court established during the Marbury v Madison Trial
declare acts of Congress or the executive branch unconstitutional
The term of a Supreme Court Justice
What is life?
The Supreme Law of the Land
What is the Constitution?
What were the first 2 political parties in the United States
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
Name one right of the 5th amendment.
protects individuals from self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and unfair treatment by the government
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written.
What does "due process" mean?
Legal principle requiring that legal proceedings be fair and just, ensuring individuals are treated fairly and have the opportunity to defend themselves against government actions that could deprive them of life, liberty, or property.
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
The Electoral College decides who will be elected president and vice president of the U.S. 270 votes are needed to win the presidency
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Name two*