The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and key amendments in their historical context for AP US History.
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- When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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July 4, 1776- Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson- What are the three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?
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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness- According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?
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To secure the rights of the people, with power derived from the consent of the governed- What principle is at the core of the Declaration of Independence regarding the origin of government power?
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Popular sovereignty, the idea that government power comes from the people- In what year was the Constitution ratified?
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1788- How many articles are in the original Constitution?
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Seven- What are the three branches of government established by the Constitution?
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Legislative (Congress), Executive (President), and Judicial (Supreme Court)- What is the system of checks and balances?
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A system where each branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful- According to Article V, how can the Constitution be amended?
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By a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures (or by state conventions)- What rights does the First Amendment protect?
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Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition- What does the Second Amendment protect?
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The right of the people to keep and bear arms- What does the Third Amendment prohibit?
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Forcing citizens to quarter (house) soldiers in their homes in peacetime- What protections does the Fourth Amendment provide?
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Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, and requires a warrant based on probable cause- What does the Fifth Amendment protect?
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Right against self-incrimination, protection against double jeopardy, due process rights, and prohibition on taking private property without just compensation
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