2020 MOY, Revolutionary War & Constitution

Before they would ratify the Constitution, anti-federalists demanded--

• that a Bill of Rights be included

• that everyone who disagreed with the government be put in jail

• that they be allowed to play Fortnite during boring meetings

• that everyone in the United States become a Quaker

The republican ideal in the United States is most clearly seen--

• in the 5 military branches

• in the Congress

• in the president's cabinet

• in the Supreme Court

What is the term that describes the Supreme Court's authority of declare laws unconstitutional?

• Judicial Review

• veto power

• habeas corpus

• the power of SorryNotSorry

Why did the British government tax the colonists following the French & Indian War?

• to recover the costs of defending the colonists

• to profit from the war at the expense of the colonists

• to be mean

• to raise money for westward expansion

Why were the colonists so upset over British taxation?

• because they did not have anyone representing them in Parliament to say "no"--taxation without representation

• because they did not believe the king had the authority to impose taxes

• because it bankrupted all the southern colonies

• because they were saving up for an iPhone 11

Which amendment guarantees a trial bu jury in criminal cases?

• 1st

• 10th

• 3rd

• 6th

Which group supported the Articles of Confederation?

• federalists

• anti-federalists

What is one example of a civic duty required of all American citizens?

• Go to church on Easter

• Serve on jury duty

• Drive only domestic automobiles

• Wear red, black or gray shirts