Declaration Of Independence/Constitution/Civil War Flashcards
What was the cause of the American revolution?
Taxation without representation
What were the articles of Confederation?
First attempt to create a federal government which was too weak.
What did the U.S. Constitution do?
It created our government
Do US constitution is divided into how many parts?
What are the parts of the US Constitution?
Three parts.
- The preamble (explains the goals)
- The articles (branches of government)
- The amendments (Allows for changes).
What are the bill of rights?
The first 10 amendments to the constitution
The constitution breaks down our government into how many branches? What are they?
- Legislative branch
- Executive branch
- Judicial branch.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who did the ideas of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness come from?
John Locke
Who are key signers of the declaration of independence?
John Hancock, John Witherspoon, Benjamin rush, and Charles Carroll.
What does the legislative branch do?
What two parts of the government under the legislative branch
It makes the laws.
The Senate and House of Representatives
What does the executive branch do and which part of the government is this?
Enforces the law
The president
What does the judicial branch do?
Which part of the government is this?
Interprets the law
The Supreme Court
What is republicanism?
We have a democratic government elected by the people
What is limited government?
Powers of the government are limited to those mentioned in the Constitution
What is federalism?
The powers are divided between the federal and state governments.
