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Sem. 1 Test Review
Dates, Vocab., U.S. Constitution, People, Legislation, Quotes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| December, 1791 | Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution |
| September, 1783 | Treaty of Paris (end of war) |
| July, 1776 | Declaration of Independence |
| April, 1775 | Lexington and Concord (beginning of Revolutionary war) |
| June, 1788 | U.S. Constitution is adopted |
| December, 1773 | Boston Tea Party |
| 1801 | Thomas Jefferson takes over as president |
| 1803 | Louisiana Purchase |
| 1804-1806 | Lewis and Clark expedition |
| 1812-1814 | War of 1812 |
| Ambassador | A person who represents his country ( Ben Franklin in the Revolutionary War) |
| Amend | To alter or change (the constitution) |
| Anarchy | No leader, political chaos, no constitution |
| Blockade | To close off your enemy's ports (during war) |
| Boycott | Refusal to "BUY" products from a certain country |
| Capital Punishment | The death penalty |
| Embargo | Refusal to "SELL" your products to a certain country |
| Industrial Revolution | Great impact/changes in factories, farming, transportation, and communication in the early 1800s |
| Judicial Branch | Supreme Court |
| Legislative Branch | Congress |
| Executive Branch | President |
| Militia | Private citizens who fight |
| Textile | cloth or clothing |
| War Hawks | Supported war with Britain (War of 1812) |
| The preamble begins "..." | " We the people of the United States" |
| What's the Executive Branch's job (president)? | To enforce the laws |
| What's the Legislative Branch's job (Congress)? | To make the laws |
| What's the Judicial Branch's job (Supreme Court)? | To interpret the laws |
| Congress is broken down into 2 chambers or houses. What's the lower and upper house of Congress? | Upper: Senate Lower: House of Representatives |
| Explain how representation is determined in the Senate | 2 Senators for each state. 100 senates total |
| Explain how representation is determined in the House of Representatives | It depends on the population of each state. Higher populated states get more representatives and lower populated states get less representatives |
| How many total members are there in Congress? | 535 Senate (100) and H of R (435) |
| The first 10 amendments are known as what? | The Bill of Rights |
| How many amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution? | 27 |
| List the 5 freedoms guaranteed by the 1st Amendment | Freedom of . . . 1. Speech 2. Religion 3. Press 4. Assembly 5. Petition |
| When trying to decide 1st Amendment issues, the courts must weigh an individual's personal freedoms against what? | The overall public good/safety |
| What amendment gives Americans the right to own a gun? What limitation/restriction apply to this right? | 2nd Amendment Age limits (21), background checks, waiting periods, bans on certain types of weapons, banning certain individuals from owning a gun, like if they're a felon. |
| The 4th Amendment | Protects citizens from illegal searches and seizures |
| The 5th Amendment provides 3 protections/rights. What are they? | 1. The accused does not have to answer questions in court. Right to remain silent "I take the 5th" 2. Double Jeopardy: Cannot be tried for the same offense twice 3. Eminent Domain: Govt. can't take private property for public use w/o fair payment to lan |
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