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1.) The main purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to explain to foreign nations why the colonies had chosen to separate themselves from great Britain, and to inspire the colonists,

- the four self evident truths are all men are created equal, that the all have unalienable rights, the purpose of the government is to secure the rights of the people, and that if the government fails the people have the right to overthrow it.

- the three main audiences of the Declaration of Independence were Great Britain, the world, and most importantly the colonists.

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The signing of the Declaration of Independence

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Declaration of Independence

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2.) The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America.

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The signing of the Constitution

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Constitution

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3.) The Articles of Confederation was created but was weak. it caused tension between states and uprisings over the failing economy could not be controlled. The Philadelphia convention spawned two plans, the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan. Eventually they came to the Great Compromise, forming the Constitution that created a bicameral legislature: a House of Representatives and the Senate

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Articles of Confederation

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4.) The Constitution created three branches of government, the Executive, the Legislative, and the Judicial.

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5.) The constitution gave the three different branches many powers. The executive powers include  directing government, commanding the armed forces, dealing with international powers, acting as chief law enforcement officer, and vetoing laws. The legislative powers include passing laws, originating spending bills (House), impeaching officials (Senate), and approving treaties (senate). The judicial powers include interpreting the constitution, reviewing laws, and deciding cases involving states rights.

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The Three Branches of Government created by the Constitution

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6.)  Each branch has used its powers many times in history. The executive branch for example, the supreme court ruled against the removal of the Cherokee from their native lands in 1831. President Andrew Jackson disagreed. He proceeded with the removal of the Cherokee, and the supreme court was powerless to enforce it's decision. The judicial branch used it's powers during Marbury vs. Madison. In John Marshall's ruling he gave the supreme court the power to strike down only law passed by congress or the president if it is ruled unconstitutional. This made the judicial branch more powerful in government because it can control all the other branches. The legislative branch used it's powers when the radical republicans impeached Andrew Johnson.

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7.) Checks and balances were created so that each of the three branches of government can limit the other. This way no branch becomes more powerful then the other.

-Congress ma pass laws but the president can veto them

- President can appoint judges and other government officials but senate must approve them

- The president can veto laws but congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote

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8.) The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments. The guarantee certain rights to each citizen and limit the power of the government.

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Bill of Rights

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1st Amendment - freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

2nd Amendment - protects the right to keep and bear arms

3rd Amendment - no quartering of soldiers (army cannot force homeowners to give room and board)

4th Amendment - freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures

5th Amendment - right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy

6th Amendment - rights of accused persons (right to a speedy and public trial)

7th Amendment - right of trial by jury in civil cases

8th Amendment - freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments

9th Amendment - statement that other rights aside from listed may exist

10th Amendment - power reserved to the states

11th Amendment - someone from one state can sue another state

12th Amendment - redefines how the president and vice-president are chosen b the electoral college

13th Amendment - abolished slavery

14th Amendment - guarantees citizenship to all freed slaves, equal protection

15th Amendment - all men have the right to vote

16th Amendment - progressive income tax (the more you make the more you pay)

17th Amendment - direct election of senators from people of the states

18th Amendment - prohibition of alcohol

19th Amendment - women have the right to vote

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Joy Millane, Davis Hogan, Baylee Sessions, Marissa Meadows: The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution.

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Joy Millane, Davis Hogan, Baylee Sessions, Marissa Meadows: The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution.

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1. Which is not one of the 4 self evident truths?

a. all men are created equal

b. all people have unalienable rights

c. purpose of the government is to secure the people's rights

d. people do not have the right to overthrow the government

2. True or False: Great Britain, the world, and the colonists were the 3 main audiences of the Declaration of Independence.

3. The Articles of Confederation caused what?

a. the states to be friendly

b. no uprisings because everyone was happy

c. a world war

d. tension between the states

4. Which is NOT a branch that was created by the constitution?

a. judicial

b. executive

c. post office

d. legislative

5. True or False: The executive branch directs the government, deals with international powers, and vetoes laws. The legislative branch passes laws, impeaches officials, and approves treaties. The judicial branch review laws, interpret the constitution and decides cases that involve state rights.

6. Which of the following branches has not used their power in history?

a. executive

b. judicial

c. legislative

d. none of the above

7. What was the purpose behind checks and balances?

a. each branch of government did their own thing

b. made the executive branch the most powerful

c. made the judicial branch the most powerful

d. made all three branches have equal power

8. Which is not an example of checks and balances?

a. president can pass any law, anytime without approval

b. congress can pass a law, but the President can veto them

c. the president can appoint judges but the senate must approve them

d. President can veto laws but the congress can override them with a veto

9. What are the Bill of Rights?

a. the first 10 amendments

b. Articles of Confederation

c. all the amendments

d. Declaration of Independence

10. What did the 19th Amendment do?

a. gave men the right to vote

b. abolished slaver

c. freedom of speech

d. gave women the right to vote