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Abolishes slavery.
What did the 13th Amendment do?
The Constitution could survive problems in the future.
A change ratified by Congress and the states to the Constitution.
What is an amendment to the Constitution?
Yes.
Can an Amendment be repealed?
It gives us the right to speak and write what we want.
Why is the 1st Amendment so important?
the legislative branch of the government, the Congress.
Article I of the Constitution establishes _____.
A dispute between the state of Arizona and the federal government over the proper scope of a law enacted by Congress.
Under Article III of the Constitution, which situation would the Judicial Branch be concerned with?
It allows the individual branches of government to keep the power of the other branches equally balanced and in check.
Why is divided government significant to the U.S. political system?
Businessman Walter Schwartz, age 45, was born in the United States to an American-born mother and a Canadian father. He has resided in the U.S. for 15 years.
Which of the following hypothetical candidates meets the constitutional qualifications for president?
By a 2/3 majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
How can a proposition to amend the Constitution legally be accomplished?
The Supreme Court
Who or what decides whether a state's individual laws or federal laws apply in a disputed situation?
powers not specifically granted to the federal government to belong to the states
When deciding how power would be divided between the federal government and the states, the guiding principle used by the framers of the Constitution was for _____.
The Federal Government
A merchant with a headquarters in Ohio sells products online to all 50 states. Who is authorized to regulate this business?
swung back and forth between the federal government and the states as the Supreme Court has changed
Over the course of U.S. history, the balance of power between the federal government and the states has _____.
The Supremacy Clause
Which constitutional clause places the Constitution as the highest law in the land?
The document that created the first government of the United States
What were the Articles of Confederation?
It outlined the structure and legal power of the American government.
What did the Constitution of the United States do for early Americans?
To protect the liberties of Americans
What is the direct purpose of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
The belief that every citizen deserved individual human rights
What sort of ideas did Americans get from the Enlightenment?
To minimize Americans individual rights
enslaved
In the Three-Fifths Compromise, 3/5 of the _____ population in the South was counted toward the overall state population.
The Virginia plan favored big states and preferred representation based on state population while the New Jersey plan favored small states and preferred equal representation for all states.
How did the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan differ?
George Washington
_____, known for his patience and fairness, was chosen to preside over the convention.
To amend the Articles of Confederation
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
established one house of Congress based on population (House of Representatives) and the other with equal representation (Senate).
The Great Compromise _____.
A convention was called to create the U.S. Constitution.
How did Shays' Rebellion and others similar to it influence the future of America?
The federal government had no military of its own to fight back and could not enforce laws.
Why did the Massachusetts militia have the power to confront the federal government in Shays' Rebellion?
What did Shays' Rebellion reveal about the federal government?
What did Shays' Rebellion reveal about the federal government?
The new nation was deep in debt to its creditors but had no money to repay the debts so it began print money driving up inflation and making money worthless. Farmers held near worthless money, and were unable to pay their own debts to keep their farms and feed their families. Without land, the farmers were disenfranchised and desperate leading them to rebellion.
What led to Shays Rebellion?
The federal government was more powerful than the state governments.
Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The power to tax
Which power did the central government not have under the Articles of Confederation?
It said they were to be treated 'decently', but in reality, even this minimal protection was not honored.
How did the Northwest Ordinance affect the treatment of Native Americans?
In 1781, after territorial disputes had been solved
The Articles of Confederation were ratified:
They preferred having one person as a legislator instead of a governor
The Pennsylvania constitution was drafted to eliminate the governor and formed a unicameral government for all of the following reasons EXCEPT?
All adult males who paid taxes
Under Pennsylvania's radical new constitution, which group of people had voting rights?
A specially elected committee
The people of Massachusetts rejected the constitution that was proposed by the state legislature in favor of one written by _____.
White males who owned enough property
South Carolina's Constitution established that the following people could vote:
The House of Representatives, because it is the house of Congress most directly represented by the American people.
The Constitution vested the power to start tax legislation in what house of Congress and why?
that the colonies were not consulted on housing British troops.
What was the primary grievance involving the quartering of British troops in the colonies?
speration of powers.
To keep power from being concentrated in the hands of one person, the Constitution established a system of _____
The _____ was the British tax that inflamed colonial passions, leading to the Boston Tea Party, which in turn helped spark the American Revolution.
The Call to Action
Which is NOT a section of the Declaration of Independence?
The Preamble
Which section of the Declaration of Independence outlines the general beliefs of government that justifies a rebellion?
The Continental Congress
What committee was formed to address and communicate the colonists grievances with King George III?
Women had no legal rights at the time.
Why are all of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence men?
Even a king's authority was not higher than them.
Why does the Declaration of Independence begin by invoking laws of nature and God?
The judiciary could be used to overturn executive or legislative orders.
Why is it important that the King never gave the American colonies judiciary power?
The document was symbolically meant for the head of state, not practically meant for the government itself.
What is the most likely reason the Declaration of Independence addresses King George and not Parliament?
To indicate they are no longer Britain's possessions
Why does the Declaration first refer to colonies in the past tense?
5
There are how many sections in the Declaration of Independence?
56
How many men signed the Declaration of Independence?
“All men are created equal”
The Preamble states that:
It was an integral part of the Declaration and it meant common people have to allow their rulers to have any authority over them.
How did the principle of the consent of the governed impact the Declaration of Independence?
Because Jefferson, who wrote the first draft, owned hundreds of enslaved people.
Why was it ironic that the first draft of the Declaration opposed slavery?
The grievances list examples of the king's tyranny, while the preamble states the functions of government as the Founding Fathers saw them.
How does the content of the preamble of the Declaration of Independence differ from that of the grievances?
Rhode Island led the way in the north, initiating an emancipation policy beginning in 1784, while slavery remained legal in the south
After the American Revolution, how did slavery in the North differ from slavery in the South?
Their rights and interests were disregarded, even for those who supported the Patriots
How did the American Revolution impact Native Americans?
Common hard-working men were encouraged to participate in politics as elected officials
The American Revolution brought about which major change to the nation's formal political process?
Women were given educational opportunities to ensure they properly schooled their sons
How did the concept of 'Republican Motherhood' impact middle and upper class white women?
Treaty of Paris
Which of the following ended the American Revolution and recognized American independence?
Proclamation of 1763
What territorial protection measure for Native Americans did the success of the American Revolution destroy?
France
Which one of the following country's ideals were adopted as a model for the U.S. Constitution?
They moved to Canada
How did colonists who were still loyal to the British crown react to the creation of the new country?
William Pitt the Younger
The political upheaval in Great Britain immediately following the American Revolution led to the institution of a reform-minded Parliament in 1783 led by _____.
Citizens selecting a Supreme Court justice
Which of the following is NOT an example of the way democracy is exercised in the modern political system of the United States?
Moderate government intervention
Which of the following is best suited for a capitalist system?
In capitalism, you should let the competitive market protect the consumers
Your teacher is talking about the principles of capitalism and states: 'The main role of the government in capitalism is to ensure people have the freedom they need to buy and sell their goods and services in an open and competitive market. In doing so, the government should protect the right of anybody to own property and should protect workers. However, consumer protection is not important. Free competition will root out bad products, so the government doesn't need to protect consumers.' What did your teacher say that was NOT correct?
constitutionalism
Which of the rules governing American politics tells us that the government's powers are limited by a written and defined legal framework, which is established as the highest law in the land?
Constitutionalism
Which of the rules governing American politics tells us that the government's powers are limited by a written and defined legal framework, which is established as the highest law in the land?
Citizens selecting a Supreme Court justice
Which of the following is NOT an example of the way democracy is exercised in the modern political system of the United States?
Moderate government intervention
Which of the following is best suited for a capitalist system?
In capitalism, you should let the competitive market protect the consumers
Your teacher is talking about the principles of capitalism and states: 'The main role of the government in capitalism is to ensure people have the freedom they need to buy and sell their goods and services in an open and competitive market. In doing so, the government should protect the right of anybody to own property and should protect workers. However, consumer protection is not important. Free competition will root out bad products, so the government doesn't need to protect consumers.' What did your teacher say that was NOT correct?
the Glorious Revolution
Which event in the late 1680s helped further define the doctrine of classical republicanism?
to protect the rights of its citizens
According to the idea of classical republicanism, what is one important function of government?
educated white men who hold property
Under classical republicanism, which class of people should lead?
the United States
In modern times, which nation was the first to put republican government into practice?
the social contract
Which of the following is a significant contribution of John Locke to the idea of republicanism?
The members of a society vote for leaders to represent them in the decisions and actions of the political process.
In a representative democracy, _____.
A democracy is a type of government or political system ruled by citizens who take an active role in the political process.
Which statement best describes democracy?
every member of the society participates directly in the political process
In a direct democracy, _____.
In a democracy, citizens must be treated with respect and be able to voice their opinions without feeling intimidated.
Which of the following statements is true?
Because it is a clear example that there are three distinct branches of government, each with its own distinct purpose and function.
Congress recently voted on a law that would allow the retroactive principle of increased taxation. The president vetoed the bill, but was eventually overruled by a 2/3 majority of Congress. In the end, the Supreme Court declared the bill unconstitutional. Why is this an example of the separation of powers?
The state government cannot print money
An Iowa congressman wants to become governor. He declared that he would be running by stating: 'If I become governor, I will reduce state taxes by 5% and make sure that commerce within our borders prospers. The great state of Iowa needs to increase its exports, and we will print money to encourage inflation, which will help trade. Finally, I will make sure that all licenses are available online so the people do not have to waste their time.' Which of the following is a promise that the candidate and the state government would NOT be able to fulfill?
checks and balances
Congress recently voted on a law that would allow the implementation of harsher sentences for people working in the NSA who disclose confidential information. The president vetoed the bill, but was eventually overruled by a 2/3 majority of Congress. In the end, the Supreme Court declared the bill unconstitutional. The actions taken by the Supreme Court are an example of _____.
Popular sovereignty
Which core principle states that the government operates only with the people's consent and authority?
Core principles of the government's powers and functions are restricted and described in the Constitution and other legal documents.
Which of the following best sums up the principle of limited government?
The Articles of Confederation
Which of the following documents served as our nation's first constitution?
democratic principles
Our U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights are based on principles that place emphasis on the good of the people, allowing their participation while protecting their individual rights. These principles are known as _____.
The war was spawned by the Patriot movement, with an initial goal of fighting for the rights of colonists. The war ended after the ratification of the Treaty of Paris.
Why did the Revolutionary War break out in 1775 and which document officially ended the Revolutionary War in 1783?
Thomas Jefferson
The Declaration of Independence was drafted in June 1776. Name the person who led the drafting committee.
Self-government
In the country of Faketopia, citizens cannot vote public officials to office. Instead, the United Council of Faketopia has members that serve for life and appoint one another. The Council alone is in charge of creating, enforcing, and interpreting the laws that citizens must follow. According to this description, which of the following ideals does Faketopia lack?
Unity
Which value maintains that the United States is one indivisible nation and that Americans are a people bound by unbreakable ties?
Liberty
The value of _____ proclaims that people should be free to think, speak, and act as they choose as long as they do not offend the freedom and rights of others.
Diversity
Which value teaches us to respect and embrace the fact that all people are unique and important regardless of their race, culture, heritage, belief system, or socio-economic status?
Deism encourages reason and human action, but still allows for a belief in God
Why did Deism play a large role in the principles of American Government?
His rejection of divine right and the idea of government by the governed are foundations of American Revolutionary thought
How did John Locke's ideas influence the American Enlightenment?
Allows for self-government because the people give leaders their authority.
Republicanism in America _____
John Locke
Which Enlightenment figure is most associated with social contract theory?
Religious orthodoxy
Which is NOT a theme associated with the Enlightenment?
