Unit 2 - Creation of Govt.

the first constitution of the United States

• The Articles of Confederation
• The Magna Carta
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights

an uprising of Massachusetts farmers who did not want to lose their farms because of debt caused by heavy state taxes after the American Revolution

• Whiskey Rebellion
• Shays' Rebellion
• Bacon's Rebellion
• Stono Rebellion

meeting of state delegates in 1787 leading to adoption of a new Constitution

• The Boston Tea Party
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Constitutional Convention
• The Louisiana Purchase

Which part of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution means to make sure that all citizens are treated equally?

• To form a more perfect union
• To establish justice
• To insure domestic tranquility
• To secure the blessings of liberty

Which part of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution means to unite the states so they can act as a single nation, for the good of all?

• Establish Justice
• Ensure Domestic Tranquility
• Form a More Perfect Union
• Provide for the Common Defense

Which part of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution means to provide peace and order, keeping citizens and their property from harm?

• To form a more perfect Union
• To establish Justice
• To insure domestic Tranquility
• To provide for the common defense

Which part of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution means to be ready militarily to protect the country and its citizens from attack?

• Provide for the common defense
• Promote the general welfare
• Secure the blessings of liberty
• Establish justice

Which part of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution means to guarantee the basic rights of all Americans, including future generations?

• To form a more perfect union
• To establish justice
• To secure the blessings of liberty
• To provide for the common defense

The first part of the Constitution which explains its purposes and goals is called the

• Bill of Rights
• Articles of Confederation
• Amendments
• Preamble

The split of authority among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Democracy