US Government Lesson 1, 2, 3, and 4

John Trumbull's "Declaration of Independence" (oil on canvas, US Capitol Rotunda, Washington, DC)

First far left corner- Jefferson Then slightly down on the left- Franklin Top right corner- Thomas Bottom left corner- Hancock

The number of the Constitutional Amendment giving the states freedoms and control is Amendment number 9 5 10 6

10

In what year did 39 delegates sign the Constitution? 1776 1787 1790 1800

1787

What do we call the Constitutional amendments that protect the rights of the individual? Bill of Rights Articles of Confederation Declaration of Independence Natural Rights

Bill of Rights

It is completely fair and accurate to say that your vote doesn't count simply because of the Electoral College system. True/False

False

The Electoral College was added as an amendment years after the Constitution was ratified. True/False

False

_________ means the power of making laws and enforcing them. Compensation Proclamation Jurisdiction Enumeration

Jurisdiction

Check the one thing that is true about a state's public safety service. A library would be included in the public safety service. State elections are performed under this jurisdiction. A hospital would be included in the public safety service. Treaties are created under the public safety's scrutiny.

A hospital would be included in the public safety service

In 1962 the Supreme Court took a stand of neutrality towards: Free speech among students in parochial schools A prayer requirement in public schools Funding for transportation to parochial schools

A prayer requirement in public schools

Which amendment includes the freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right of the people to peaceably assemble? Amendment 4 Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Amendment 1

Amendment 1

Which amendment prevents excessive bail or fines, or cruel and unusual punishments to the individual? Amendment 1 Amendment 2 Amendment 6 Amendment 8

Amendment 8

This amendment tells us that the presence of the list of freedoms doesn't mean "if it's not written here, you don't have the right." Americans have other freedoms than those in the Bill of Rights. Amendment 4 Amendment 6 Amendment 8 Amendment 9

Amendment 9

The First Amendment also gives the citizen the right to "petition the government for a redress of grievances." Redress means applying for political Office Correcting a wrong that was done A reminder of action to be taken.

Correcting a wrong that was done

Select all the boxes that do NOT apply to the Fourth Amendment. Soldiers may not be improperly quartered in a citizen's home. The people should not be subjected to unreasonable search and seizures. School shall not be mandatory for children under the age of fifteen. Warrants are only issued upon probable cause.

Soldiers may not be improperly quartered in a citizen's home. School shall not be mandatory for children under the age of fifteen.

Check the one thing that is NOT true about the Electoral College. The College is made up of people selected by the states. Those designated to perform this task are known as the electors. The state of Pennsylvania oversees the inner workings of the Electoral College. The College makes the decision of electing the President of the United States.

The state of Pennsylvania oversees the inner workings of the Electoral College.

State bar exam

The state testing of potential attorneys in order to see if they qualify for active legal practice

Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada must honor the Indian Reservation treaties that were drawn up by the American Government for the Indian Nations. True/False

True

The Electoral College is a huge benefit to the states with smaller populations because it simplifies the vote down to a level where the candidates have to pay attention to them and fight to win those electoral votes. Remember: the minimum number of electoral votes a state will have is 3 (It matches the total number of representatives and senators... everyone gets 2 senators and you have to have at least 1 representative) So, even if your state population level actually 'deserves' less votes than this, you still get 3 regardless. True/False

True

When you delegate someone to do something, you authorize them to do it. True/False

True

The Bill of Rights are made up of ________ amendments.

ten

What Virginia delegate was one of the most powerful influences on the writing of the Constitution? Jefferson Davis Patrick Henry John Hancock George Mason

George Mason

Check the boxes which describe the work of the Constitution: It lays out the general method for electing a President. It deals with the guidelines for bankruptcy among corporations. It deals with establishing copyrights for inventors. It deals with anti-trust laws.

It lays out the general method for electing a President It deals with establishing copyrights for inventors

The Second Amendment gives the citizen the right to: Face his accuser in court Have a jury trial in civil cases Keep and bear arms

Keep and bear arms.

Unit one

Lesson 1

Unit one

Lesson 2

Unit one

Lesson 3

Unit one

Lesson 4

Amendment Nine talks about the enumeration of rights. Enumeration means a Loss List Penalty trial .

List

The two states that don't use the winner-take-all approach to the electoral college are Nebraska and _________.

Maine

Select all that apply. State licensing involves: Marriages Dental practices Auto registration Real estate brokers Senators Lawyers

Marriages Dental practices Auto registration Real estate brokers Lawyers

License

Official and legal authorization for a specific ownership or practice

The Electoral College divides the power to choose the national leader between the ________ and the states. (one word)

People

The government is not allowed to harass or annoy a church in their worship. To harass or annoy is to Abridge Persecute Dress persecute

Persecute

Based on their experiences with England, the founders were terrified of unchecked ________.

Power

Prohibited

Prevented; forbidden.

Technology

Scientific methods and practices

In your own words, tell what the First Amendment of the Constitution has to say about religion.

The First Amendment says that people are allowed to have a law against how people practice their own religion.

Public safety

The creation and maintenance of state fire and police departments, hospitals and other citizen needs

Public works

The creation and maintenance of state roads, dams, building and other similar projects