History 1, Semester 1 EOC Review

What was the first form of a Constitution in the United States?

Powers of Congress/Legislative Branch are listed in which Article of the Constitution

The ratification process is outlined in which Article of the Constitution?

Why did Britain begin taxing the colonies?

The idea that U.S. citizens have additional rights that are not explicitly written in the Constitution are part of

Rights that all people have, and which cannot be taken away, are called

To make a change or addition to the Constitution is to

Joint stock companies were

What was created in order to provide basic rights for citizens?

The idea that the government was divided into 3 branches is known as

Who was the British commander who surrendered to the Americans at the end of the Revolution?

The idea the people rule by voting is known as

A government that shares powers between the national gov. and the states is known as

Colonists opposed British tax laws PRIMARILY because

The change of focus from religion to science and exploration was known as

What rights do all people have, according to the Declaration of Independence?

What conflict began over a snowball fight between British officers and colonists?

The right to a fair and speedy trial is provided in which amendment?

The President has the power to reject acts of Congress, also known as the power to

Who is known as the Father of our Country?

The social system which included Lords and serfs was called

The freedom of press is important because it

The trading of goods between explorers and natives was known as

Powers of the Judicial Branch are listed in which Article of the Constitution?

Protection from unlawful searches and seizures of a person's property is protected under which amendment?

Which branch appoints judges and ambassadors?

Who was the traitor that aided the British against the Americans in the Revolution?

The Jamestown colony was

The refocusing on God and religion after the Renaissance was known as

Which branch determines whether laws are constitutional?

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Which branch can declare war?

Protection from double jeopardy and self-incrimination, as well as the right to an attorney is part of which amendment?

What is a republic?

Which branch includes the Commander in Chief of the military?

The idea that nobody is above the law and all people are to be held to the same standard of law is part of which goal?

Which branch of government makes national laws?

What rights are protected in the first amendment?

The idea that people rule by voting is known as

In order to prevent a group or person from gaining too much power, the Founding Fathers

The goal to maintain peace here within our own country is part of which goal?

The idea that there are coexisting powers between a national level government and state governments is

To formally accuse and remove someone from office is to

The goal in the constitution of "providing for the common defense" refers to

The 3/5 Compromise stated that

Powers not given to the central government are reserved to the states or to the people. This is stated in amendment

Which group was the largest to flee to America for religious freedom?

States rights are listed in which Article of the Constitution?

The goal in the Constitution to "form a more perfect union" refers to

Article with the Supremacy Clause, separation of church and state and the process of oaths and debt payment.

The first attempt at a written agreement for self-government in the colonies was

The route used to transfer slaves from West Africa to the Americas was known as

In what way is the government "limited" according to the 5 principles?

What is the Supreme Law of the Land?

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called

The French and Indian War began over a dispute regarding

Scientists believe the Bering Strait

The right to a trial by jury is provided in which amendment?

Which of the following is NOT a reason colonists came to America?

The Shot Heard Around the World was

The government's goal to provide for what is best for all people is known as

Protection from cruel and unusual punishment, as well as excessive bail, is part of which amendment?

Powers of the Executive Branch are listed in which Article of the Constitution?

To approve a change or addition to the Constitution is to

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed we come into the world with a mind like a blank slate?

The right to keep and bear arms, and own guns is part of which amendment?

The Declaration of Independence was issued on

Dividing the powers of the government among 3 different branches is also known as

The Enlightenment was

Who is the father of our Constitution?

The process of acquiring new lands/resources in order to profit more than a nation spends

The idea that the 3 branches can keep track of one another and prevent any branch from abusing power is known as

The amendment process is listed in which Article of the Constitution?

Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition are all part of which amendment?

Document that starts "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"

The prohibition of the government from requiring citizens to house soldiers in their homes is part of which amendment?

The 6 goals of the Constitution are listed

The collection of essays that intended to convince Americans why a new Constitution was needed