The document that was the first plan of government for the US, but eventually failed was called the ________?

The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to the ____.

A Massachusetts farmer led a rebellion to protest unfair taxes imposed by the state.  This was known as...

When the Articles of Confederation failed, delegates met to work on a document that created a stronger government.  This meeting was called the ______________________________.

The document that created a written plan for government and still exists today is called the ______________________________.

The U.S. government is divided into three parts, or _______________________________, each with its own powers and responsibilities.

The separation of powers that keeps each branch of government from becoming too powerful is

The three branches of government created  by the Constitution are called:

During the Constitutional Convention, there were two plans suggested.  The Virginia plan called for Congress to have representatives based on...

During the Constitutional Convention, there were two plans suggested.  The New Jersey plan called for Congress to have representatives based on...

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

This branch has the power to determine whether a law is unconstitutional.

This branch has the power to impeach government officials accused of serious crimes.

The head of this branch can "check" the power of the legislative branch by vetoing any bill it passes.

Members of this branch can accept or reject appointments to important positions that the President makes.

The head of this branch can suggest ideas for new laws in the State of the Union speech.  

The powers of this branch are "balanced" because its members are appointed by the President and approved by the Senate.  

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called _____________________________.

Why was the Bill of Rights so important to the US citizens in 1789?

Changes to the U.S. Constitution are called ______________________________.

This amendment sets conditions for the quartering of soldiers in private homes.

This amendment protects the freedoms of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly.

This amendment protects you against self-incrimination (right to remain silent).

This amendment protects you to a timely trial.  

The statement below represents something the US government cannot legally do.  What amendment protects this citizen?

Police enter a citizen's house without good reason or permission from a judge.  The police search for evidence to try to solve the crime.  

The statement below represents something the US government cannot legally do.  What amendment protects this citizen?

A judge puts a person in jail for 6 years for not stopping at a red light.  

The statement below represents something the US government cannot legally do.  What amendment protects this citizen?

The government closes a newspaper for printing articles that criticize the President.  

The statement below represents something the US government cannot legally do.  What amendment protects this citizen?

The government confiscates (takes away) all guns from citizens.