A New Government

Front

The Preamble to the Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” Why is the phrase significant?

Back

It means that the government depends on the people for its power and exists to serve them.

Front

Choose whether the statement 'I think separation of powers, division of powers, and the system of checks and balances will keep the national government under control. We do not need to worry about individual rights.' would have been made by an Anti-Federalist or a Federalist.

Back

Federalist

Front

Why did some of the Constitutional Convention delegates insist on adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

Back

They wanted to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

Front

The Bill of Rights is the ______ in the U.S. Constitution.

Back

first ten amendments

Front

The Bill of Rights protects ______ and limits ______.

Back

liberty, government

Front

American citizens have the right to formally ask for changes to ________.

Back

laws

Front

Freedom of Assembly: American citizens have the right to gather in ________.

Back

groups

Front

What is the purpose of “due process”?

Back

to protect people’s rights when they are accused of a crime

Front

Which statement best explains how the people are the “King” in the U.S. government? The people vote on each law. The people have freedom of speech. The people decide who represents them. The people are part of the electoral college.

Back

The people decide who represents them.

Front

Each branch of the U.S. federal government has its own distinct responsibilities. Which term best describes this concept?

Back

separation of powers