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The Constitution
Bill of Rights
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100
Most scientists believe that people first came to the Americas from
Land Bridge
100
What two powers did the Central (Federal) government have under the Articles of Confederation?
Declare War ; Set trade policies with other countries
100
What are the three branches of government
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
100
Which Amendment forbids soldiers from being housed by citizens
3rd
100
is credited with discovering the New World
Christopher Columbus
200
Which country established a number of colonies along the Atlantic coast?
Britain
200
The Articles of Confederation gave most power to the:
States
200
Congress is broken up into:
The Senate, House of Representatives
200
Which Amendment requires probable cause for a search
4th
200
a Spanish invader who explored and conquered parts of the Americas
Conquistador
300
Which philosopher influenced Thomas Jefferson writing of the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
300
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
300
Federalists supported ratification of the Constitution because they wanted a:
Strong Federal Government
300
Which Amendment allows states to decide on laws not in the Constitution
9th
300
Which "Act" imposed a tax on printed items in the colonies?
Stamp Act
400
Most Native Americans died as a result of
Diseases
400
The uprising involving farmers which showed the failing of the Articles of Confederation was called:
Shays Rebellion
400
The compromise in the Constitution which was well received by the Southern States was:
3/5s Clause
400
Which Amendment bans cruel and unusual punsihment
8th
400
a time period know for religious re-newel in America
Great Awakening
500
The voyage of slaves from Africa to the New World was known as:
The Middle Passage
500
How could the Federal Government collect money (debts) from the States under the Articles of Confederation?
They could only request it be paid
500
The ability for the President to veto a law which Congress decides is called:
Checks and Balances
500
Which Amendment allows for a jury trial?
7th
500
A time period known for new forms of knowledge and reason
Enlightenment