American Identity Review

1. Describe the principles of the Constitution. Give an example of each. ·        Popular Sovereignty- the governments right to rule comes from the people ·        Limited Government- the government has only the powers that the Constitution gives to it ·        Separation of Power-the Constitution divides the government into three branches:            Congress-legislative branch makes laws            President-executive branch carries out the laws            Courts-judicial branch explains  and interprets the laws ·        Checks and Balances- each branch of government has the power to check or limit the actions of the other two ·        Federalism-division of power between the federal government and the states. ·        Republicanism- citizens elect representatives  to carry out their will ·        Individual rights-The Constitution protects individual rights such as freedom of speech, freedom religion etc

2. Explain how the grievances written in the Declaration of Independence are expressed in the Constitution.   Grievances against the King listed in the Declaration of Independence were addressed in the articles of the constitution and the Bill of Rights

3. List the basic rights guaranteed by the first 10 Amendments in the Bill of Rights. Amendment Number Right 1st Freedom of religion, speech, the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. 2nd Right to keep and bear arms. 3rd Protection from quartering of troops. 4th Protection from unreasonable search and seizure. 5th Due process of law, protection from double jeopardy, self-incrimination, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. 6th Trial by jury and rights of the accused; speedy trial, public trial, right to counsel 7th Civil trial by jury 8th Prohibition of excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. 9th Protection of rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution. 10th Powers of States and the people.

4. Explain why the Constitution was created. To replace the Articles of Confederation

5. Identify who wrote the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson

6. Explain the term inalienable rights and what those rights include. Inalienable rights cannot be taken away and they are the rights to Life Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness

7. Explain why the 1st Amendment is important to the U. S 7. Explain why the 1st Amendment is important to the U.S. system of government. Freedom of the press allows voters to become informed and make educated decisions about who they want to represent them

8. Identify who de Tocqueville was and why his five values are important. Alexis de Tocqueville was an aristocratic Frenchman who came to the U.S. in 1831 and later wrote Democracy in America, a two-volume study of the American people and their political institutions. The book is frequently quoted by journalists and politicians. His values are: Liberty Egalitarianism Individualism Populism Laissez-faire

9. Identify why the terms E Pluribus Unum and In God We Trust are important. E Pluribus Unum is a phrase on the Seal of the United States. Pluribus is related to the English word: "plural.” Unum is related to the English word: "unit." Pluribus Unum is Latin for "out of many, one." Sometimes it is translated more loosely as "one from many." These words represent how we, as many states , UNITE as 1 country.

9. Identify why the terms E Pluribus Unum and In God We Trust are important. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST was placed on United States coins largely because of the increased religious sentiment existing during the Civil War. Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase received many appeals from devout persons throughout the country, urging that the United States recognize the Deity on United States coins.

10. Name the founding fathers we studied and their contributions to America. Benjamin Rush Against the slave trade and the institution of slavery Signer of the Declaration of Independence and favored a federal constitution. John Hancock Revolutionary financier and public critic of British rule Known for his large and flamboyant signature on the Declaration of Independence    John Jay First Chief Justice of the United States Co-Author of Federalist Papers John Witherspoon President – College of New Jersey (Princeton) Elected to the Continental Congress and voted for the Declaration of Independence.   John Peter Muhlenberg General in the Continental Army Member of both the U.S. House and Senate 

10. Name the founding fathers we studied and their contributions to America. Charles Carroll Wrote a series of newspaper articles protesting the right of the British government to tax the colonies without representation Signer of the Declaration of Independence Jonathon Trumbull, Sr. Governor of Connecticut as a colony and state Only colonial governor that supported the Revolutionary War George Washington Commander of the Continental Army 1st president of the United States John Adams 2nd President of the United States Advocated for the Patriot Cause (Gain Independence) Thomas Jefferson Made the Louisiana Purchase Wrote the Declaration of Independence