Chapter 4 & 5 Flash Cards
What did ideas from the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights help create?
The United States Constitution.
What document declared that no person could be forced to attend church or pay for church
with taxes?
The Virginia Statue for Religiouse Freedom.
What was the first national plan of government for the United States?
The Articles of Confederation.
What is ratification?
A Formal Approval.
What was Shays’ Rebellion?
An Uprising of Farmers to Protest High Taxes and Heavy Debt.
What was the significance of Shays’ Rebellion?
Weakness in the Articles of Confederation.
After Shays’ Rebellion, what did many Americans call for?
A Stronger Central Government.
What is federalism?
Sharing of Power.
What is popular sovereignty?
Political Powers Belong to the People.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The 1st Ten Amendments.
What is the Separation of Powers?
The Division of Power Among the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of Government.
What branch of government makes laws?
The Legislative Branch.
What branch of government enforces laws?
The Executive Branch.
What branch of government interprets laws?
The Judicial Branch.
How long are the terms of office for a Representative?
2 years.
How long are the terms of office for a Senator?
6 years.
How long is the term of office for the President or Vice-President?
4 Years.
How long is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justice?
Life Tenure.
How many members are there in the Senate?
100 Members.
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435 Members.
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To Ensure Ratification from the Anti-Federalists and Protect the Rights of Citizens.
What protections are granted under the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Assembly, and the Right to Petition.
What amendment grants the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment.
Who does the
5th, 6th, 7th and 8th amendments protect?
People Accused of Crime.
List the ways for becoming a U.S. citizen.
- By Birth in the United States
- By Naturalization
Who are naturalized citizens in the United States?
Foreign Born Citizens Who Move to the United States and Fulfill Requirements to become a US Citizen.
What are the required duties of being a U.S. citizen?
- Respect Authorities and obey the laws
- Pay taxes for services
- Defend the nation
- Be willing to serve in jury when called
What system is used by the federal government to contact American men 18 years or older in case of a draft?
Selective Service System.
