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The Legislative Branch Elkin Jeopardy Important Documents Road to Revolution We The People The Legislative Branch Commander In Chief 10 20 30 40 50

The Author of the Declaration of Independence Category 1 - 10

This document, signed by the Plymouth Colonists, established a tradition of direct democracy in the 13 Colonies. Category 1 - 20

Nobles’ privileges were protected by this document signed by King John in 1215.

27 changes to James Madison’s 18th Century masterpiece.

Voters approved this document in 1970 but it was not the first of its kind for the state.

This move by Parliament placed heavy taxes on newspapers and legal documents.

delegates asked King George III to restore Colonists rights. A meeting in PA in which delegates asked King George III to restore Colonists rights.

A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that inspired the 2nd Continental Congress to break from Britain.

states was required to amend A unanimous vote of the 13 states was required to amend this 1st constitution.

The 3 natural rights listed in the 2nd part of the Declaration of Independence.

Added in 1791 to appease Anti-Federalists.

Details the requirements for president and vice president of the United States.

Contains the Establishment and Free Exercise clauses.

Prohibited alcohol and repealed prohibition.

that lowered the voting age to 18. The amendment added in 1971 that lowered the voting age to 18.

The House and the Senate together.

The party that chooses the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore.

Permanent committees that work from session to session.

Powers given to Congress to do whatever is “necessary and proper.”

Action taken by Congress after the introduction of a bill and the HR and Senate # is given.

US citizen, and resident 35 years old, native-born US citizen, and resident of the US for 14 years.

The 1st president to die in office.

The role of the president that requires him to deal with unemployment, high prices and taxes.

executive departments. 15 top-level executive departments.

The only US president to serve more than two consecutive terms.