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Jeopardy
The Beginning
Constitution Misc.
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PowerBasic Principles
$100 The Beginnings
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence
$100 Answer
The colonies declared their freedom and independence from
Great Britain
$200 The Beginnings
What were the colonies complaining about in the Declaration of Independence?Name 3 Grievances
$200 Answer
King George was forcing the quartering of soldiersKing George was encouraging Indians to attack
colonistsKing George was taxing without representationKing George was
$300 The Beginnings
Name 2 weaknesses of the Articles ofConfederation?
$300 Answer
1. No power to enforce laws2. No judiciary3. No power to tax4. No power to regulate interstate commerce5. 9/13 states needed to pass a law6. 13/13 to Amend
$400 The Beginnings
What was the importance of Shays’ rebellion?
$400 Answer
The states realized that a strong national
government was needed
$500 The Beginnings
What problem was created by the lack ofan Executive Branch to enforce laws?
$500 Answer
The states disobeyed the laws created by theNational Government
$100 Basic Principles
What is the definition of federalism?
$100 Answer
A sharing of power between the states and the federal
government
$200 Basic Principles
What is the definition of checks and Balances?
$200 Answer
Each branch of government is subject to Restraints by the other branches so that nobranch can become to powerful
$300 Basic Principles
What is the definition of limited government?
$300 Answer
A philosophy that attempts to control government from infringing on the rights and freedoms of the people
$400 Basic Principles
Which basic principle is demonstrated by Congresses power to approve treaties signed by the President?
$400 Answer
Checks and Balances
$500 Basic Principles
Which basic principle is demonstratedby the 10th Amendments' “reserved powers” to the states
$500 Answer
Federalism
$100 Constitution
Which expressed power of Congress has been limited bymodern Presidents sending troopsinto battle?
$100 Answer
Power to declare war
$200 Constitution
Why was the first Continental Congresscalled?
$200 Answer
To correct the Articles of Confederation
$300 Constitution
Which clause of the Constitutionallows Congress to create legislation in support of its expressed powers
$300 Answer
The Necessary and Proper Clause
$400 Constitution
Which Clause would allow business transactions over the
internet?
$400 Answer
The Commerce Clause
$500 Constitution
What was the result of the Great Compromise?
$500 Answer
The House of Representatives that satisfied the large states wishes for representation by population and the Senate which satisfied the small states desire for equality
$100 Power
Which basic principal of government isexpressed by the need for the federal government to provide a trial by jury
$100 Answer
Limited Government
$200 Power?
Which principle of government is demonstrated
by the Senate’s power to confirm the President’s
appointments to the Supreme Court
$200 Answer
Checks and Balances
$300 Power
Which basic principle of government is demonstrated by restraining the government from denying a writ of habeas corpus?
$300 Answer
Limited Government
$400 Power
Which basic power is demonstratedBy the right of the states to controlEducation?
$400 Answer
Federalism
$500 Power
True or False The power of the President to use the media
would be considered an informal power
$500 Answer
True
$100 Misc.
What was Madison’s thesis in Federalist No. 10?
$100 Answer
Factions are harmful to a democraticGovernment and a representative government can best control them
$200 Misc
Which words of the Preamble to the Constitution would reflect theGovernment’s ability to monitorsuspected terrorists phones without aWarrant?
$200 Answer
Provide for the Common Defense
$300 Misc.
Which words of the preamble would reflect the governments ability to pass the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2012 (Obamacare)?
$300 Answer
Provide for the General Welfare
$400 Misc
A law passed in 1973 limited the President form sending troops into battle
for 60 days. What was the purpose of this resolution?
$400 Answer
To place a check on the power of thePresident
$500 Misc.
A right in the Bill of Rights of the Ohio State Constitution says that citizens have the right to choose whether or not to carry health insurance which is in conflict with a law passed by Congress. How does this reflect the basic principle of Federalism?
$500 Answer
Both the States and the Federal Government share the power to make laws.
Final Jeopardy
Final Jeopardy Answer