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WHICH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE WHO WROTE THE DECLARATION REFUSED TO SIGN IT?

Robert Livingston. Robert Livingston of New York was a member of the committee, along with Jefferson, Adams, Sherman and Franklin. In the end, Livingston refused to sign the Declaration of Independence because he believed it was too early to take such action.

What branch makes the law?

Leglislative

What level of government does the Bill of Rights apply to?

Local state and national

WHERE IS THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE DISPLAYED

National Archives Building in Washington, D.C. The National Archives is an independent agency of the United States government charged with preserving and documenting government and historical records and with increasing public access to those documents. The "engrossed" copy of the Declaration that was signed on August 2, 1776, was moved there in 1952.

WHO WAS THE MAIN AUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?

Thomas Jefferson

WHICH TWO KEY PLAYERS IN THE HISTORY OF THE DECLARATION DIED ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died within hours of each other on July 4, 1826, fifty years after the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

Why did the framers originally meet in Philadelphia in 1787?

To amend the Articles of Confederation

True or False??? Habeas Corpus prevents people from being kept in jail indefinitely. It is a court order to see the judge which allows you to have a trial.

True

If a flag becomes torn or tattered, what should you do?

Burn it and bury it

What amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

The Bill of rights

A valid way to propose a new Amendment to the Constitution:

"The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution" According to Article V of the Constitution, there are 2 valid ways to propose an Amendment. The first is when 2/3 of both chambers (the House and the Senate) propose an amendment. The second is through a national convention requested by 2/3 of state legislatures.

What amendment gave women the right to vote?

19

What fraction of Congress does it take to "propose an amendment"? (Step 1 of the amendment process)

2 to 3

What fraction of Congress does it take to override a veto of President?

2 to 3

How many total amendments are there to the Constitution?

27

WHICH DID CONGRESS CUT OUT OF JEFFERSON'S DRAFT OF THE DECLARATION?

All references to slavery. The Congress made 86 changes, which eliminated 480 of Jefferson's words. They removed all references to slavery, "the execrable commerce." Jefferson, a slaveholder himself, had criticized Britain's role in the slave trade in his original draft.

HOW MANY PEOPLE SIGNED THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?

Although 56 people eventually signed the Declaration of Independence, some of them signed after the official signing ceremony. Some of the late signers included Elbridge Gerry, Oliver Wolcott, Lewis Morris, Thomas McKean and Matthew Thornton.

Why did Adams ask Jefferson to write the declaration of independence?

At first, the committee asked Adams and Jefferson to write the first draft together. Instead, Adams asked Jefferson to write the first draft alone because of Jefferson's reputation as a good writer. Also, Adams knew that he himself was unpopular and felt the declaration might be more easily accepted by the rest of the Continental Congress if he kept a lower profile

WHO WAS KING OF GREAT BRITAIN AT THE TIME THE COLONIES ADOPTED THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?

King George

Imperialism in Africa

Between 1881 and 1914, European powers invaded, occupied, colonized, and annexed African territory. This was known as Imperialism. The legend on this map indicates the control of African countries by these European powers. While the map could be used for many purposes, it specifically focuses on African Imperialism, so that would be the best title.

Giving branches the power over each other is called

Checks and balances

These powers is reserved for state governments?

Conduct elections. The power to conduct elections is reserved for states

What document broke our ties with mother England?

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, WHERE DOES GOVERNMENT GET ITS POWER?

FROM THE CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED

Dividing power between the states and the national government is called

Federalism

The monetary value of all the finished goods and services that are produced within a country's borders in a specific time period is the

Gross domestic product

Articles of Confederation

It was a confederacy, so powered lied at the state level It only had one branch of government; a legislative branch. No executives or courts. It was replaced by a stronger Constitution.

WHEN DID THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS ACTUALLY PASS A RESOLUTION OF INDEPENDENCE?

July 2nd the Continental Congress officially voted to declare independence from Great Britain. Many, including John Adams, thought July 2 would be the date celebrated as America's birthday. The final wording of the formal Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4, 1776, so that is the date that has traditionally been celebrated instead.

Non-interventionism

Non-interventionism is a policy to avoid alliances with other nations in order to avoid being drawn into wars that are not related to self-defense.

WHAT IS WRITTEN ON THE BACK OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?

Original Declaration of Independence/ dated 4th July 1776.

how many supreme court justice are there?

Supreme Court consists of nine justices in total, of which one is the Chief Justice They are appointed by US presidents, and are able to serve for life (i. there is no service limit)

AT WHAT MEETING DID DELEGATES ADOPT THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?

The 2nd continental address

Which branch enforces the law?

The Executitive branch

What branch interprets the law?

The Judicial Branch

WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE RESOLUTION PASSED ON JULY 2ND DECLARING INDEPENDENCE?

The Lee Resolution. The resolution to declare independence from Great Britain was proposed by Richard Henry Lee on June 7, 1776, so it was called the Lee Resolution. It was formally adopted by the Continental Congress on July 2, 1776.

5th Amendment from the Bill of Rights. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

The right against self incrimination. The right of due process. The right to be tried only once

Full faith and credit

clause, states must recognize the legal documents of other states