Quarter 2 Civics Review (2024)

Front

Why did Britain create the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts)?

Back

To punish the colonist for dumping tea into Boston Harbor

Front

Because of their participation in _____________, the British were in a great deal of debt and began to heavily tax the colonists.

Back

The French & Indian War

Front

How did the colonists respond to the passing of the Stamp Act (1765)?

Back

They boycotted English goods and requested King George repeal the Stamp Act (which he did!)

Front

According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the MAIN role of the government?

Back

To protect the rights of the citizens: life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

Front

In which part of the Constitution would we find the six purposes of government?

Back

The Preamble

Front

Establish justice

Back

set up a fair system of laws

Front

Provide for the common defense

Back

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

Front

to ourselves and our posterity

Back

for ourselves and future generations

Front

Who can override the President’s Veto?

Back

Legislative

Front

Who can declare Actions Unconstitutional?

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Judicial