The first constitutional congress
In 1774 who petitioned England for right to life, liberty, property, trial by jury, peaceful assembly, and other right denied.
Mecklenburg
Mecklenburg
In 1775 the ___________ resolves were ratified proclaiming the independence of the ___________ , NC citizens.
July 4th, 1776
Date of the Declaration of Independence?
1778
The Articles of Confederation were established in _________.
Articles of Confederation
Our first constitution
Articles of Confederation
Did not provide for a working federal government and could not levy taxes.
1787
The Constitutional convention was convened in ______.
The bill of rights
The biggest argument during the discussion in the constitutional congress was over?
1789
The Bill of Rights was finally purposed in _______.
1791
The constitution with the Bill of Rights was ratified in ________.
Limits the power of the government
Upholds basic rights
Protects liberties and dignities
Great emphasis on freedom of the individual
What four major things does the US constitution do?
Individual
Government
Throughout the US constitution it is clear that the interest of the __________ comes before the interest of the __________.
Individual
Rights
The constitution establishes freedom of the _________ and human __________.
Preamble
What is the introduction to the constitution called?
Preamble
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union... Is part of what part of the Constitution?
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Name given to a variety of writs with the objective of bringing a party before a judge. Primarily objective being release from unlawful imprisonment.
Article 2 of the US constitution
Provides procedure for election of the President.
