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The Boston Tea Party occurred because the colonists did not like the tax policies of the British.
The Boston Tea Party occurred because the colonists did not like the tax policies of the British.
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Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
The Articles of Confederation acted as the first U.S. Constitution
The Articles of Confederation acted as the first U.S. Constitution
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The Articles were drawn up by the Second Continental Congress
The Articles were drawn up by the Second Continental Congress
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Was Selected as president of the Constitutional Convention
Was Selected as president of the Constitutional Convention
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The United States outlawed slavery in 1781 along with other northern states
The United States outlawed slavery in 1781 along with other northern states
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The Great Compromise was made to satisfy the Large and small states
The Great Compromise was made to satisfy the Large and small states
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Who fought against the Constitution
Who fought against the Constitution
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James Madison
James Madison
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Who was the “Father of the Constitution”, due to his negotiating power and suggestions of compromise?
Who was the “Father of the Constitution”, due to his negotiating power and suggestions of compromise?
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The first ten amendments were adopted in 1791 make up the Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments were adopted in 1791 make up the Bill of Rights
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The Congress has the power to make laws
The Congress has the power to make laws
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The Constitution allows for subjects that did not exist in 1787
The Constitution allows for subjects that did not exist in 1787
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The Three branches of our government consist of
The Three branches of our government consist of
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What Amendment states the Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
What Amendment states the Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
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What Amendment protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms. Establishes a militia that is necessary for a free state?
What Amendment protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms. Establishes a militia that is necessary for a free state?
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What Amendment guarantees a trial by jury?
What Amendment guarantees a trial by jury?
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Which Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude?
Which Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude?
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What Amendment protects the rights of Americans to vote in elections. States cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, creed, or color. The right to vote is known as suffrage?
What Amendment protects the rights of Americans to vote in elections. States cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, creed, or color. The right to vote is known as suffrage?
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What amendment states that No person shall be elected to the office of president more than twice (two terms)?
What amendment states that No person shall be elected to the office of president more than twice (two terms)?
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What amendment states that 18-year-olds are allowed to vote in federal and state elections?
What amendment states that 18-year-olds are allowed to vote in federal and state elections?
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What amendment prohibits congress from voting itself mid-term pay raises?
What amendment prohibits congress from voting itself mid-term pay raises?
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Out of the three branches who makes the laws?
Out of the three branches who makes the laws?
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Out of the three branches which one enforces the law
Out of the three branches which one enforces the law
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Out of the three branches which one interprets the laws
Out of the three branches which one interprets the laws
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The president of the United States had the power to call congress into a special session
The president of the United States had the power to call congress into a special session
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Both the House and the Senate receive a salary of $174,000
Both the House and the Senate receive a salary of $174,000
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Approves or rejects treaties
Approves or rejects treaties
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Starts all the revenue bills
Starts all the revenue bills
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Passes bills they hope will become laws
Passes bills they hope will become laws
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The vice president is the presiding officer
The vice president is the presiding officer
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Brings impeachment charges against an official
Brings impeachment charges against an official
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Both Senators and House members have to be residents of the state?
Both Senators and House members have to be residents of the state?
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The qualifying age for senators is younger than the house members
The qualifying age for senators is younger than the house members
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Who is Miles Johnson?
Who is Miles Johnson?
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Both senators and representatives may be re-elected an unlimited number of times
Both senators and representatives may be re-elected an unlimited number of times
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What is the number of U.S. senators in the Congress?
What is the number of U.S. senators in the Congress?
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What is the number of U.S. representatives in Congress
What is the number of U.S. representatives in Congress
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House members are elected ever ____ years
House members are elected ever ____ years
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Senators serve a term of ____ years
Senators serve a term of ____ years
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What is it called when Congress adjourns before 10-days, Law is vetoed?
What is it called when Congress adjourns before 10-days, Law is vetoed?
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The Cabinet is a part of the Executive branch.
The Cabinet is a part of the Executive branch.
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The main purpose of the judicial branch is to interpret the laws and administer justice
The main purpose of the judicial branch is to interpret the laws and administer justice
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How many Supreme Court justices are their
How many Supreme Court justices are their
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Judges serve for life
Judges serve for life
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The judges are removed only by impeachment
The judges are removed only by impeachment
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Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional
Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional
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The ruling from Marbury v. Madison established the precedent for ______ ______
The ruling from Marbury v. Madison established the precedent for ______ ______
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Which of the following is NOT an unalienable right of the declaration
Which of the following is NOT an unalienable right of the declaration
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The Cabinets role is to advise the president on any subject
The Cabinets role is to advise the president on any subject
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Which branch may check the executive branch by passing laws over the veto by a two-thirds vote in each house
Which branch may check the executive branch by passing laws over the veto by a two-thirds vote in each house
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The possibility of a 28th Amendment approved
The possibility of a 28th Amendment approved
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How many Senators are from each state?
How many Senators are from each state?
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What is the minimum number of representatives each state must have?
What is the minimum number of representatives each state must have?
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What is the order of power when it comes to these
What is the order of power when it comes to these
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If the office of the president becomes vacant, who becomes the president?
If the office of the president becomes vacant, who becomes the president?
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What is the number of years in a president’s term?
What is the number of years in a president’s term?
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What is the minimum age requirement to become a president?
What is the minimum age requirement to become a president?
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Congress has the authority to raise, borrow, and coin money and the set the value of money
Congress has the authority to raise, borrow, and coin money and the set the value of money
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What day is Inauguration Day?
What day is Inauguration Day?
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Federalism is a person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
Federalism is a person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
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Federalism is a political system that gives significant powers to both national and state governments.
Federalism is a political system that gives significant powers to both national and state governments.
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Popular sovereignty is the principle that the power to govern belongs to the president.
Popular sovereignty is the principle that the power to govern belongs to the president.
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Popular sovereignty is the principle that the power to govern belongs to the people
Popular sovereignty is the principle that the power to govern belongs to the people
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The federal government’s plan for raising money and spending for a year is called the _______?
The federal government’s plan for raising money and spending for a year is called the _______?
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Who prepares the annual budget and then presents it to congress in January of each year?
Who prepares the annual budget and then presents it to congress in January of each year?
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What do the stars on the flag stand for?
What do the stars on the flag stand for?
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What do the stripes on the flag stand for?
What do the stripes on the flag stand for?
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The flag should be in the rear of a procession and centered.
The flag should be in the rear of a procession and centered.
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Study Notes
American History
- The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British tax policies.
- The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.
- The Articles of Confederation was the first U.S. Constitution.
- The Articles of Confederation was drafted by the Second Continental Congress.
- James Madison was selected as president of the Constitutional Convention.
- The U.S. outlawed slavery in 1781, along with other northern states.
- The Great Compromise was created to satisfy both large and small states.
- James Madison is considered the "Father of the Constitution" for his negotiating skills and suggestions for compromise.
- The first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, were adopted in 1791.
The U.S. Constitution
- Congress has the authority to create laws.
- The Constitution allows for topics that did not exist in 1787.
- The three branches of government are the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
The Bill of Rights
- The First Amendment: Enshrines the freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government for redress of grievances.
- The Second Amendment: Protects the individual right to keep and bear arms. It also establishes a well-regulated militia necessary for a free state.
- The Sixth Amendment: Guarantees a trial by jury.
- The Thirteenth Amendment: Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.
- The Fifteenth Amendment: Protects the right to vote in elections. It prevents states from denying a person the right to vote based on race, creed, or color.
- The Twenty-Second Amendment: No person can be elected President more than twice.
- The Twenty-Sixth Amendment: Allows 18-year-olds to vote in federal and state elections.
- The Twenty-Seventh Amendment: Prohibits Congress from voting itself mid-term pay raises.
Branches of Government
- Legislative Branch (Congress): Makes the laws.
- Executive Branch (President): Enforces the law.
- Judicial Branch (Courts): Interprets the law.
The Executive Branch
- The President can call Congress into a special session.
- The President approves or rejects treaties.
- The President can start all revenue bills.
- The President advises the country on various topics.
The Legislative Branch
- Both the House and Senate receive a salary of $174,000.
- The Senate brings impeachment charges against an official.
- Both Senators and House members need to be residents of the state they represent.
- Senators must be at least 30 years old and a citizen for 9 years.
- House Representatives must be at least 25 years old and a citizen for 7 years.
- Both Senators and Representatives can be re-elected an unlimited number of times.
- The House of Representatives passes bills they hope will become laws.
- The Senate confirms presidential appointments.
- The Vice President is the presiding officer of the Senate, and can break a tie vote.
The Judicial Branch
- The main purpose of the judicial branch is to interpret laws and administer justice.
- There are nine Supreme Court Justices.
- Judges serve for life and can only be removed by impeachment.
- The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional.
- The ruling in Marbury v. Madison established the precedent for judicial review.
Additional Information
- The President's term is four years.
- The minimum age requirement to be President is 35 years old.
- The President's cabinet advises the President on various issues.
- The annual budget, known as the fiscal year budget, outlines the government's plan for raising money and spending for the year.
- The President prepares the annual budget and presents it to Congress in January of each year.
- States cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, creed, or color. This right is known as suffrage.
- The Stars on the U.S. flag represent the 50 states.
- The Stripes on the U.S. flag represent the thirteen original colonies.
- The flag should be in the rear of a procession and centered.
Key Concepts
- Federalism: A political system that gives significant powers to both national and state governments.
- Popular sovereignty: The principle that the power to govern belongs to the people.
- Judicial review: The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
- Checks and balances: A system where each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches.
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