_________ is when power is divided between the federal and state governments.

In which plan did the smaller states ask for equal representation in the legislative branch of government?

When the legislative branch is divided into two parts it is called _________________.

Identify the group of people that did not want to ratify the new Constitution for fear that it gave too much power to the federal government.

Which amendment protects homeowners from keeping soldiers in their homes during times of peace?

What right does Amendment 6 guarantee?

Amendment 10 says that rights that are not given to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution are given to the ________.

A group of people sign a petition that says firefighters should be paid a higher salary. Which amendment protects their right to do this?

A police officer knocks on your door and begins going through the drawers in your office. The police officer does not have a warrant or probable cause. Which amendment protects you from this?

This type of government is governed by a constitution that places the power in individuals and limits the power of the government through a system of checks and balances. Basic rights such as life, liberty and property are protected.

Why does a country or government need laws?

Identify one service/job that the United States government provides for its citizens.

Identify the 3 branches of government in the United States.

In which type of government are leaders elected by the citizens?

Identify the 3 regions of the 13 colonies.

Which act said only the East India Company could sell its product to the colonists?

Which document used John Locke’s idea that everyone has natural rights of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” that cannot be taken away?

The Articles of Confederation did not have a(n) __________ branch of government, so there was no one to decide if the laws were fair or not.

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