Chapter 2-1

Question 0

Articles of Confederation

Answer 0

Loose form of charter for common gov’t, adopted by the 13 colonies prior to constitution. Contains 7 provisions

Question 1

Declaration of Independence

Answer 1

Declares all men are created equal. A document that gave the US independence from England

Question 2

US constitution

Answer 2

Contains 7 articles that provide a framework for our federal gov’t

Question 3

Bill of Rights

Answer 3

27 amendments, based on 3 english documents, Magna Carta, Petition of Rights and Bill of Rights

Question 4

Civil Rights

Answer 4

Personal, human rights recognized and guaranteed by the constitution

Question 5

Due Process of Law

Answer 5

Means a defendant must be provided with a notice and proper hearing, requires fundamental fairness with reasonable and just laws

Question 6

Poll Tax

Answer 6

Fixed payment per person required before voting

Question 7

Peripheral Rights

Answer 7

Rights that are not explicitly mentioned in constitution, but courts have recognized them as necessary