Chapter 4 & 5 Flash Cards

Question 1

What did ideas from the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights help create?

Answer 1

The United States Constitution.

Question 2

What document declared that no person could be forced to attend church or pay for church
with taxes?

Answer 2

The Virginia Statue for Religiouse Freedom.

Question 3

What was the first national plan of government for the United States?

Answer 3

The Articles of Confederation.

Question 4

What is ratification?

Answer 4

A Formal Approval.

Question 5

What was Shays’ Rebellion?

Answer 5

An Uprising of Farmers to Protest High Taxes and Heavy Debt.

Question 6

What was the significance of Shays’ Rebellion?

Answer 6

Weakness in the Articles of Confederation.

Question 7

After Shays’ Rebellion, what did many Americans call for?

Answer 7

A Stronger Central Government.

Question 8

What is federalism?

Answer 8

Sharing of Power.

Question 8

What is popular sovereignty?

Answer 8

Political Powers Belong to the People.

Question 9

What is the Bill of Rights?

Answer 9

The 1st Ten Amendments.

Question 10

What is the Separation of Powers?

Answer 10

The Division of Power Among the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of Government.

Question 10

What branch of government makes laws?

Answer 10

The Legislative Branch.

Question 11

What branch of government enforces laws?

Answer 11

The Executive Branch.

Question 12

What branch of government interprets laws?

Answer 12

The Judicial Branch.

Question 13

How long are the terms of office for a Representative?

Answer 13

2 years.

Question 14

How long are the terms of office for a Senator?

Answer 14

6 years.

Question 15

How long is the term of office for the President or Vice-President?

Answer 15

4 Years.

Question 16

How long is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justice?

Answer 16

Life Tenure.

Question 17

How many members are there in the Senate?

Answer 17

100 Members.

Question 18

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

Answer 18

435 Members.

Question 19

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

Answer 19

To Ensure Ratification from the Anti-Federalists and Protect the Rights of Citizens.

Question 20

What protections are granted under the 1st Amendment?

Answer 20

Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Assembly, and the Right to Petition.

Question 21

What amendment grants the right to bear arms?

Answer 21

2nd Amendment.

Question 22

Who does the
5th, 6th, 7th and 8th amendments protect?

Answer 22

People Accused of Crime.

Question 23

List the ways for becoming a U.S. citizen.

Answer 23

• By Birth in the United States
• By Naturalization

Question 24

Who are naturalized citizens in the United States?

Answer 24

Foreign Born Citizens Who Move to the United States and Fulfill Requirements to become a US Citizen.

Question 25

What are the required duties of being a U.S. citizen?

Answer 25

• Respect Authorities and obey the laws
• Pay taxes for services
• Defend the nation
• Be willing to serve in jury when called

Question 26

What system is used by the federal government to contact American men 18 years or older in case of a draft?

Answer 26

Selective Service System.