American Government Final

Front

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Which structure of government divides the power between the national level and the states?

Back

Federal System

Front

Which type of government do the people hold the power?

Back

Democracy

Front

What is the Bill of Rights?

Back

The first ten amendments to the Constitution

Front

How many delegates were present at the Constitutional Convention?

Back

55

Front

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

Back

each slave to be counted as 3/5 of a person for the purpose of determining representation in the House of Representatives.

Front

The 2^nd amendment gives us what right?

Back

the right to bear arms.

Front

The 14th amendment outlines what rights?

Back

outlines the steps and requirements for U.S. citizenship

Front

Who approves presidential appointments and nominations?

Back

The Senate

Front

How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?

Back

Lifetime Appointment