Midterm review 1

What is the Declaration of Independence?

• A document declaring the end of the Civil War

• A treaty between the U.S. and Britain

• A document adopted on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from British rule

• A speech given by George Washington

Who wrote "Common Sense" and what was its purpose?

• Thomas Jefferson; to draft the Constitution

• Thomas Paine; to argue for American independence

• Benjamin Franklin; to promote scientific discoveries

• John Adams; to support the British monarchy

What were the Articles of Confederation?

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution

• A series of essays supporting the Constitution

• The first constitution of the United States, adopted in 1781

• A declaration of war against Britain

Who were the Federalists?

• Supporters of a weak central government

• Opponents of the U.S. Constitution

• Supporters of a strong central government during the ratification debates

• Authors of the Declaration of Independence

Who were the Anti-Federalists?

• Supporters of the British monarchy

• Opponents of the proposed U.S. Constitution

• Authors of the Federalist Papers

• Advocates for a strong central government

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• A series of essays supporting the Constitution

• A document declaring independence from Britain

• A treaty with Native American tribes

What are the Federalist Papers?

• A collection of speeches by George Washington

• A series of 85 essays advocating for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution

• A declaration of war against Britain

What is Judicial Review?

• The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional

• The process of amending the Constitution

• The ability of Congress to pass laws

• The president's power to veto bills

Who was John Marshall?

• The fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court

• The first President of the United States

• A famous American inventor

• A Civil War general

What is Congress?

• The legislative branch of the United States federal government

• The executive branch of the United States federal government

• The judicial branch of the United States federal government

• A committee for international relations