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History Chapter 8.5

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  • The 2nd US President was
    John Adams
  • The current US Capital is
    Washington DC
  • The First Vice President was
    John Adams
  • The First Capital of the US was
    New York City
  • The _______ Amendment protects the right to bear arms.
    2nd
  • The first US President was
    George Washington
  • I did the most important work at the Constitutional Convention
    James Madison
  • A _________________ is rule by a King or a queen
    Monarchy
  • Democracy is rule by the ___________________.
    People
  • The ___________________________ is the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
    The Bill of Rights
  • A ________________________ is a monarchy limited by a constitution
    Constitutional Monarchy
  • What is a body or organization set up to rule the people of a certain area?
    Civil Government
  • Name the 3 Branches of US Government
    Legislative, Executive, Judicial
  • An _______________________ is a change to the US Constitution
    Amendment
  • A government where citizens elect representatives is called a
    Republic
  • The US Constitution was written in ____________________.
    Philadelphia
  • What is Judicial Power
    The power to interpret the Constitution (Laws)
  • What was the FIRST form of government in the US
    Articles of Confederation
  • Why was the Articles of Confederation weak?
    It had no power to tax ...
  • List a right found in the Bill of Rights
  • What is Legislative Power
    Power to make our country's law
  • A ______________________ is rule by one, usually taken by force
    Dictatorship
  • What is Executive Power?
    The Power to see that the laws are obeyed.
  • The 2nd US President was
    John Adams
  • List the 4 freedoms protected in the 1st Amendment
    Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Assembly
  • The name of the day that a President is sworn into office is called
    Inauguration Day
  • Who is the head of the executive branch of government?
    The President
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