How was the Constitution ratified?

Federalists & Anti-Federalists compromised over the Bill of Rights

Federalists and Anti-Federalists wrote a new Constitution

Federalists ratified Constitution without Anti-Federalist support

Anti-Federalists ratified Constitution without Federalist support

Why isn't this image allowed?

the speech may cause injuries to people

the speech may upset someone's feelings

the speech is critical of a businesses policies

Which of the following is a responsibility?

signing up for the Selective Service

filing a tax return by April 15

The opening of the Declaration of Independence that tells the purpose of the document

Lists the rights of the citizens, gov't is created to protect those rights.

Declares the colonies free/independent states with the power to wage war, form alliances, etc.

Colonists complaints against the King and Parliament.

Colony representatives who were present at the creation of the Declaration.

The Constitution of the United States begins with

when in the course of human events

A group wants clean energy. Who would they support?

Candidate who wants to expand the building of windmills

Candidate who wants to increase off-shore drilling of oil

Candidate who wants to build larger cars that use more gasoline

Candidate who wants to create oil pipelines & move more through the country

What are unalienable rights, according to our Declaration of Independence?

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

contract between people and government

contract between a government and companies

Why was it difficult to enforce laws under the Articles of Confederation?

there was no national leadership

there was no national court system

there was no way to collect taxes

What is the evidence of John Locke's Natural Rights in the Declaration of Independence?

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

right to rebel against an unjust ruler

petition for redress of grievances

How did Shays Rebellion impact the fall of the Articles of Confederation?

the lack of a military showed a weakness to stop insurrections or uprisings, inability to levy taxes

the inability to have a court system caused farmers to rebel

the president was too weak to put down the rebellion

the lack of passing laws led to people being taxed

Match the following Landmark Supreme Court cases with their significance

Protection 5th amendment rights (self-incrimination & right to an attorney). Rights must be read to the accused.

Proved that the power of the President IS in fact limited. (rule of law)

Ensured access to legal counsel for those that cannot afford one.

Public schools can censor content in school publications

What is true of both the U.S. and Florida Constitutions?

judicial branch has the most power

Reorder the following steps to a bill becoming a law

A bill is introduced to the Senate/House of Representatives

The bill goes to committee, is debated and voted on

The bill is then introduced to the House of Representatives/Senate

Debated and voted on in committee again

Sent to the president to be signed or vetoed

Match the following suffrage (voting rights) amendments with their meaning

Prohibits the denial of voting rights based on race or color.

Abolished poll taxes (tax placed on voting)

Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

Match the following historical documents with their significance

Protected individual rights, limited the power of the king

First written constitution of the United States.

Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that led to the colonists fight for independence against Great Britain

What will a voter look for when voting?

Candidates who support the position the voters likes

Candidates who disagree with the position the voters likes

Candidates who spend the most money on elections

Candidates who spend the least money on elections

A voter wants more funding for schools. Who would they most likely support?

Candidate who wants higher taxes on the wealthy

Candidate who wants lower taxes to help the economy

Candidate who wants the current taxes to stay the same forever

Candidates who want more military intervention

Made up of Congress (Senate & House of Representatives)

Made up of the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet

Made up of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts

What are examples of rule by the people?

direct democracy and representative democracy

dictatorship and direct democracy

What type of speech is not protected?

speech that leads to riots or injuries

speech that criticizes the actions of political leaders

speech that causes embarrassment to individuals

speech that is upsetting to people

30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of the state they plan to represent

25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the district they plan to represent

35 years old, resident of the United States for 14 years, natural born citizen

18 years old, good moral character, read/write/speak basic English, pass US history/civics test, take oath of allegiance

Which of the following would be considered a natural born citizen of the United States?

Someone born in the United States and living in California

Someone living in Georgia that was born in Jamaica.

A naturalized citizen living in Florida

changes/additions to the Constitution

Powers are shared by the state and national governments

Central government holds the power

Citizen: "Why bother voting? My vote won't make a change" What is the best response to this statement?

Voting is a right & all citizens need to engage in the democratic process

Voting is not important as it does not lead to change

Citizens should be forced to vote to get 100% voter turnout

Voting is a waste of time as citizens have to stand in line

Why did the Anti-Federalists not want to ratify the Constitution?

They feared a strong central government unless we had a Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights were too vague/not specific enough

They feared a strong state government

The Bill of Rights were too limited in scope & did not cover enough rights

Which is an example of judicial review?

ruling an act of Congress unconstitutional

settling disputes between two states

confirming presidential appointments

What is the purpose of a Constitution?

sets up a framework for government

explains the purpose of the Bill of Rights

create a unicameral legislature

deals with relations with foreign nations

Why did the Founding Fathers separate the power into 3 branches?

To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful

To limit the power of the President over the states

To create an agreement between the people and the government

To create a blank slate to start over

What is a social contract?

agreement between the people and government

power to limit one branch of government's power

separating the branches of government into 3 parts

Allows private ownership, high standard of living, promotes competition and profit

Government controls SOME but not all major industries, higher taxes to provide free services for citizens,

low standard of living, government controls all, no private ownership

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the U.S. Constitution amendment process?

2/3 Congress propose and 3/4 states ratify

2/3 states proposes and 3/4 Congress ratify

Congress passes an amendment, signed by the president

2/3 Congress and 60% of citizens approve

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following

oligarchy

ruled by religious leaders

dictatorship

ruled by a few

theocracy

ruled by inheritance

autocracy

ruled by one

monarchy

ruled by a leader who took over by force

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following

State Government

Passports, Military, War

Federal Government

Marriage license, drivers license, education

Local Government

Garbage collection, police and fire department

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following

symbolism

images meant to bring about a specific feeling for the viewer

propaganda

information that is biased or misleading that is used to promote a cause or idea or to damage an opposing cause or idea

bias

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group over another

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of this World War 2 poster?

persuade people to join the Navy

persuade people to open up bank accounts

show bias of the Nazis

show how Allied powers joined together

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 12th Amendment?

President can serve a maximum of one 6 yr term

If the President is disabled, dies, or is impeached then the VP takes over

New terms for Congress & the President begin in January

Pres. & Vice President now run together on same ticket; receive separate votes in Electoral College

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was an argument by the Anti-Federalists against the Constitution?

The state governments are too strong under the new Constitution

A Bill of Rights was unnecessary

It would create a strong central government that could lead to tyranny

The Constitution was too weak and needed a strong central government

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What is the U.S. Constitution amendment process?

Match the following

Match the following

Match the following

What is the meaning of this World War 2 poster?

What is the 12th Amendment?

What was an argument by the Anti-Federalists against the Constitution?

How was the Constitution ratified?

Why isn't this image allowed?

​ (a) are things that you HAVE to do, and may have legal consequences if not done. ​ (b) are things that you SHOULD do, especially if you want to be considered a good citizen.

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