| American Values | Make Sure to Check and Balance! | We the People | Melting Pot | 3 Ring Circus |
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Final Question | ||||
T or F? States like VA had a bill of rights before the ratification of the US Constitution
T or F? States like VA had a bill of rights before the ratification of the US Constitution
T
How is the US Constitution "living" even though it is over 200 years old?
How is the US Constitution "living" even though it is over 200 years old?
Amendments
Give 3 beliefs held by Anti-federalists
Give 3 beliefs held by Anti-federalists
individual freedoms must be written and preserved, states should have more power than the federal government, smaller government is better
Give 3 beliefs held by Federalists
Give 3 beliefs held by Federalists
A strong central government is necessary, fewer powers given to the states and to individuals
Violation or No Violation? A group of teenagers gather quietly on a street corner. Neighbors complain and ask the police to arrest them for getting together as a group. The police refuse.
Violation or No Violation? A group of teenagers gather quietly on a street corner. Neighbors complain and ask the police to arrest them for getting together as a group. The police refuse.
No violation, 1st amendment right to assemble
Who is responsible for a democracy?
Who is responsible for a democracy?
the people
What is the purpose of the Preamble? Tell me about 2 parts.
What is the purpose of the Preamble? Tell me about 2 parts.
To list the goals or purpose for our government. Provide for the general welfare. Establish a just and fair society, protect from invaders...
List 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
List 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Congress could not tax, no Executive Branch, no Judicial Branch
Branch which decides disagreements between the states and the federal government
Branch which decides disagreements between the states and the federal government
Judicial branch
Why did the founding fathers establish 3 branches of gov?
Why did the founding fathers establish 3 branches of gov?
To establish "checks" to balance power
a minor change or addition in order to improve a text
a minor change or addition in order to improve a text
amendment
Rights, privileges and protections found in the Constitution. Hint: 1-10
Rights, privileges and protections found in the Constitution. Hint: 1-10
Bill of Rights
Name the 2 Houses of Congress. How are numbers determined in each?
Name the 2 Houses of Congress. How are numbers determined in each?
Senate, Representatives (2 from each state, by population)
What was the judgement in the Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court case?
What was the judgement in the Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court case?
A student does not leave their 1st amendment right to freedom of speech at the school house door.
Describe Shay's rebellion. What was a consequence of this rebellion?
Describe Shay's rebellion. What was a consequence of this rebellion?
Uprising involving angry MA citizens: angry about poverty, government corruption, lack of pay for services rendered. Led to a revision of the Articles of Confederation
I get something, you get something, we are all satisfied:)
I get something, you get something, we are all satisfied:)
compromise
future generations
future generations
posterity
First US Constitution
First US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
What was the 3/5's compromise? What was the impact on society?
What was the 3/5's compromise? What was the impact on society?
Compromise which led to enslaved Africans being counted as 3/5's of a person, a win for Southern slaveowners. This was devastating to African Americans. Supported racist beliefs.
The idea that the Supreme Court can judge the constitutionality of a law
The idea that the Supreme Court can judge the constitutionality of a law
judicial review
Violation or No Violation? A student wears a hat to school urging people to vote for a certain candidate for President of the US. Some other students do not like the candidate and ask the principal to force the student to remove the hat. The principal refuses to tell the student to remove the hat.
Violation or No Violation? A student wears a hat to school urging people to vote for a certain candidate for President of the US. Some other students do not like the candidate and ask the principal to force the student to remove the hat. The principal refuses to tell the student to remove the hat.
No Violation, 1st amendment right to freedom of speech
Main purpose of the legislative branch
Main purpose of the legislative branch
make laws
Main purpose of the executive branch
Main purpose of the executive branch
enforce laws
Violation or No Violation? A man living on a quiet, residential street erects a giant billboard advertising a new lawn mower that the man invented. The city has zoning laws against this type of sign in a residential neighborhood and demands that it be removed.
Violation or No Violation? A man living on a quiet, residential street erects a giant billboard advertising a new lawn mower that the man invented. The city has zoning laws against this type of sign in a residential neighborhood and demands that it be removed.
No Violation, 10th Amendment, local governments have the rights to make laws not stated in the Constitution
According to the Constitution, what are the 3 qualifications of President
According to the Constitution, what are the 3 qualifications of President
35, citizen (not naturalized), live in country for at least 14 years
State with the most fast food restaurants
State with the most fast food restaurants
Alabama
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
What Would You Like To Risk?
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Final Score:
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Review Game Info:
You must save this address to be able to find and share your game!