Civics Unit 1 Review

Declaration or Constitution: "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal."

One of the authors of the Federalist Papers- wrote most of them

"We the people of the United States..."

First document that protected legislative members’ freedom of speech so they could not be punished by the leader.

The first President of the United States

Why did colonists come to America?

Was the main author of the Declaration of Independence

First document that established the requirement for regular elections at pre-established times.

“and secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and Posterity do ordain this Constitution for the United States.”

Separation of Powers with Checks and Balances

All citizens get one vote. No discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, age, marital status, etc.

"insure domestic tranquility"

Declaration or Constitution: Known as the supreme law of the land for the United States of America

How many articles are there in the Constitution?

An author of the Federalist Papers

All of the following are reasons why the colonists fought the British EXCEPT

Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. All of the following are state powers EXCEPT

The federal government of the United States refers to the (blank) government

"Promote the General Welfare"

Each person’s dignity must be respected by all other people and society. All have the right to express their ideas.

"The right to swing my fist ends where the other man’s nose begins.” I cannot infringe on the rights of others.

"in order to form a more perfect union"

First document (1215) that prevented the executive branch leader from making laws that overrule written laws

the process by which the society decides how power and resources will be distributed

The Father of our Country

Declaration or Constitution: it was adopted on July 4, 1776

Responsibility for the exercise of power is with a majority of the people - supreme authority rests with the people

Written by Thomas Paine and states, “We have the power to begin the world over again.”

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. All are federal powers EXCEPT

"establish justice"

Made the Louisiana Purchase for the United States

Declaration or Constitution: certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness

Says people have the right to “life, liberty, and estate” & was basis for the Declaration of Independence.

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

What happened at the Constitutional Convention in 1787

Declaration or Constitution: "We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union."

Declaration or Constitution: was a long list of grievances addressed to the British King declaring independence

First document (1775-76) that called upon the colonies to declare their independence from England.

"Provide for the common defense"

Declaration or Constitution: Sets up the US government, defines government, protects basic rights

Legislative Branch

The Father of the Constitution

How many total amendments have been added onto the US Constitution

Written by John Locke in 1600s

First document that allowed for the creation of a legislative branch for the first time.

Executive Branch

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

Belief that all have the right to express their ideas. The masses cannot discriminate against smaller groups.

things a government decides to do: taxation, defense, education, crime, health care, civil rights, transportation, etc.

Amendment

Led by a single person or by small group - Rule is not responsible to the will of the people

The institution through which a society makes and enforces public policies- the STRUCTURE

Humans gave up their freedom in nature in order to get protection of state for as much as needed for well-being.

Most public policy questions have more than one possible answer. Government must meet in the middle.

Declaration or Constitution: Written and signed in 1787