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2 Important Documents Revolutionary War Articles of Confederation Constitutional Principles Bill of Rights 200 400 600 800 1000 Bonus Question: 5000 pts

3 Topic 1: 200 Question: This document outlines our current system of government. Answer U.S. Constitution

4 Topic 1: 400 Question: This document summarized arguments of the colonists against Great Britain and asserted their rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” Answer Declaration of Independence

5 Topic 1: 600 Question: Group of essays written by some of the founding fathers in defense of the Constitution. Explained why ratification (passing) of the Constitution was necessary. Answer The Federalist Papers

6 Topic 1: 800 Question: First government of the U.S. Answer Articles of Confederation

7 Topic 1: 1000 Question: Document added to gain Anti-Federalist support for the Constitution Answer Bill of Rights

8 Topic 2: 200 Question: Two main reasons the colonies declared independence from Great Britain. Answer Increased taxation Lacked of representation in Parliament, which they saw as a lack of rights

9 Topic 2: 400 Question: Pamphlet that helped persuade the colonists that splitting from Great Britain was necessary and logical. Answer Common Sense by Thomas Paine (1776)

10 Topic 2: 600 Question: Put the following events in chronological order: Yorktown, Declaration of Independence, Saratoga, Treaty of Paris (1783), Lexington and Concord, Articles of Confederations Answer Lexington and Concord, Declaration of Independence, Saratoga, Yorktown, Articles of Confederation, Treaty of Paris (1783)

11 Topic 2: 800 Question: Explain the significance of the following: Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, Yorktown, Treaty of Paris (1783) Answer Lexington and Concord- battles which began the war Saratoga- first major win for the Continental Army, gained the colonies foreign aid from France and Spain Yorktown- final battle of the war Treaty of Paris (1783)- negotiated terms of peace between the colonies and Great Britain

12 Topic 2: 1000 Question: Give at least two examples of King George III’s use of tyranny against the colonists. Also, explain one way the new U.S. tried to keep their government from becoming tyrannical. Answer Lack of representation in Parliament, multiple taxes, quartering troops, Intolerable Acts, etc. Separating government responsibilities to keep one person/group from becoming to powerful

13 Topic 3: 200 Question: Summarize the Land AND Northwest Ordinances. Answer The Land Ordinance of 1785- surveyors had to divide the land using a grid system to establish 6 mile blocks The Northwest Ordinance- described how the Northwest Territory would be governed – 5,000 free males who own 50 acres can start an elected assembly – Population of 60,000 could apply for statehood

14 Topic 3: 400 Question: Explain 4 positive aspects of the Articles of Confederation. Answer The Treaty of Paris 1783 was negotiated and signed The Land & Northwest Ordinances were passed Congress had the power to: – declare war and peace – print money – make treaties – settle state disputes

15 Topic 3: 600 Question: Explain four weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Answer Congress had no power to: – raise taxes could not pay off war debt – regulate foreign or state trade – enforce laws Laws had to be approved by 9 out of 13 states – difficult to get such a large majority

16 Topic 3: 800 Question: True of False: Like the U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation created 3 branches of government (executive, judicial, legislative) Answer False: the Confederation Congress (legislative) was the only branch of government established under the Articles

17 Topic 3: 1000 Question: Which early political party (Federalists or Anti- Federalists) favored the Articles of Confederation and why? Answer Anti-Federalists; they favored a weak national government, which was created by the Articles, because they did not want to create the same tyrannical government they has just defeated Feared a strong national government

18 Topic 4: 200 Question: Explain the Great Compromise. Answer Virginia Plan – The number of representatives in the legislative branch would depend on population. – Big states liked it, but small states did not. New Jersey Plan – The number of representatives in the legislative branch would be equal. – Small states liked it, but big states did not. Resolution: The Great Compromise – Two house Congress House of Representatives is based on population Senate is equal with two per state

19 Topic 4: 400 Question: Explain how federalism works within our government. Answer National and state governments have separate and equal responsibilities, but in disputes the national government is supreme.

20 Topic 4: 600 Question: Explain how separation of powers work within our government and why the framers of the Constitution included this principle. Answer Creates the 3 separate branches to keep one person/group from becoming too powerful.

21 Topic 4: 800 Question: Give two examples of checks and balances in our current government. Answer Congress can impeach officers from the other two branches (Article I) Presidential veto (Article I) President appoints judges to federal and Supreme Court (Article II)

22 Topic 4: 1000 Question: Define: federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, individual rights, republicanism, popular sovereignty, and limited government Answer Ultimate power and final authority is held by the citizens People EXERCISE their power by voting for their political representatives Government’s power is limited by the Constitution Power is divided between the national and state governments Power is divided between 3 branches Each branch has certain controls (checks) over the other 2 Personal liberties or privileges guaranteed to the citizens

23 Topic 5: 200 Question: Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? Answer The Anti-Federalists refused to ratify the Constitution without it because they felt it did not protect the individual rights of citizens.

24 Topic 5: 400 Question: Which individual rights are guaranteed in the 1 st amendment? Answer Religion, speech, press, assembly, petition

25 Topic 5: 600 Question: The 4 th amendment protects you from “unreasonable search and seizure”. What does this mean? Answer The government cannot search or take your property without just cause (warrant)

26 Topic 5: 800 Question: Give one example of free speech used appropriately and one when it is not. Answer Answers will vary Ex. Protesting the government vs. yelling fire in a crowded place

27 Topic 5: 1000 Question: Using the 10 th amendment, if a power is not given to either the national of state governments, it belongs to the people. Why did the framers include this amendment? Answer To make sure the government was limited and did not assume extra powers

28 Bonus Question: 5000 pts. Question: List all 10 amendments included in the Bill of Rights in the correct order. Answer 1 st Amendment RAPPS 2 nd Amendment Right to BEAR ARMS 3 rd Amendment You don't have to QUARTER soldiers 4 th Amendment SEARCH AND SEIZURE 5 th Amendment RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED 6 th Amendment Running through a SPEEDY TRIAL 7 th Amendment TRIAL BY JURY 8 th Amendment protection against UNFAIR PUNISHMENT 9 th Amendment RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE 10 th Amendment All other RIGHTS BELONG TO THE STATES OR CITIZENS

29 The Winner Of The Last Round Write Down How Much Money You Are Willing To Risk If You get the Question write you win that money If you get it wrong you Loss the money!

30 The Winner Of The Last Round Write Down How Much Money You Are Willing To Risk If You get the Question write you win that money If you get it wrong you Loss the money!


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