Log in
Sign up for FREE
arrow_back
Library

50 Things from Middle School

star
star
star
star
star
Last updated 1 day ago
50 questions
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Required
1
Question 1
1.

The Constitution of the United States went into effect in _____.

Question 2
2.

The Civil War ended in _____.

Question 3
3.

The Declaration of Independence was “signed” on July 4th, _____.

Question 4
4.

The Battle of ______ in July of 1863 is considered to be the turning point of the Civil War. Confederate troops never again held significant parts of Union territory.

Question 5
5.

The capture of _____ by the North in 1863 split the Confederacy in two and gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.

Question 6
6.

A strong sense of loyalty to a state or region (section) instead of to the whole country.

Question 7
7.

The belief that slavery is morally, socially, politically, or economically wrong and should be outlawed.

Question 8
8.

The sharing of political power between the states and the national government.

Question 9
9.

A system in which private businesses may operate competitively for profit with minimal government regulation.

Question 10
10.

The idea of a state declaring a federal law unconstitutional.

Question 11
11.

A defined area of land with an organized government that is eligible to apply for statehood.

Question 12
12.

A tax placed on goods brought from another county into the home country.

Question 13
13.

A nation in which voters choose representatives to govern them.

Question 14
14.

To approve by vote

Question 15
15.

The supreme authority of state to govern itself without interference
from another.

Question 16
16.

The practice of allowing each territory to decide for itself whether or not to allow slavery.

Question 17
17.

A system set up by the constitution in which each branch of the federal government has some power to control the actions of other branches.

Question 18
18.

A system in which each branch of government has its own powers.

Question 19
19.

The right of the Supreme Court to determine whether or not laws passed of by Congress are constitutional.

Question 20
20.

A series of essays written by James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton, defending the Constitution and the principles on which the government of the United States was founded.

Question 21
21.

1796 document that advised the United States to stay “neutral in its relations with other nations” and to avoid alliances.

Question 22
22.

1823 foreign policy statement stating that 1) the U.S. would not interfere in European affairs, and 2) that the western hemisphere was closed to colonization and/or interference by European nations.

Question 23
23.

A short speech given by Abraham Lincoln to dedicate a cemetery for soldiers who died in a Civil War battle; is considered to be a profound statement of American ideals.

Question 24
24.

Issued on January 1, 1863, it set all slaves free in the Confederacy

Question 25
25.

The first American "constitution" – a very weak document that limited the power of Congress in favor of the states

Question 26
26.

Established the principles and procedures for the orderly expansion of the United States; also outlawed slavery in part of the US

Question 27
27.

Created two houses of Congress, one based on population, the other with equal representation of each state

Question 28
28.

Stated that slaves would be counted as part of a person, but only for purposes of taxation and representative apportionment.

Question 29
29.

Delayed a battle over slavery by allowing a new slave state, a new free state, and creating a line between slave and free territories.

Question 30
30.

President of the US who successfully put an end to the Civil War to an end, only to be assassinated 5 days later.

Question 31
31.

Wrote the Declaration of Independence and purchased the Louisiana territory.

Question 32
32.

Leader of the Continental Army and crossed the Delaware on Christmas night.

Question 33
33.

Considered the “Father of the Constitution”.

Question 34
34.

Author of the foreign policy that shut down the western hemisphere to Europeans.

Question 35
35.

Protects an accused person from having to testify against themselves and bans double jeopardy.

Question 36
36.

States that “Congress shall make no law” restricting the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Question 37
37.

Requires a judicial warrant if property is to be searched or seized by the government.

Question 38
38.

Guarantees the right of states to organize militias, or armies, and the right of individuals to bear arms.

Question 39
39.

Proclaims that powers not given to the federal government belongs to the states.

Question 40
40.

Provides that excessive fines shall not be required, nor cruel and unusual punishment be inflicted.

Question 41
41.

Guarantees the right to a speedy public trial by an impartial jury; the right to a lawyer; the right to cross examine witnesses; and the right to force witnesses at a trial to testify.

Question 42
42.

States that the people have rights other than those specified in the Constitution.

Question 43
43.

Guarantees the right to vote to all citizens regardless of race.

Question 44
44.

Abolished slavery

Question 45
45.

1803 decision in which the Supreme Court took the right of judicial review for itself.

Question 46
46.

Guarantees citizenship and rights to all people born or
naturalized in the United States.

Question 47
47.

Why were the Federalist Papers created?

Question 48
48.

What does the Declaration of Independence primarily outline?

Question 49
49.

What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

Question 50
50.

Which branch of the U.S government isn't crucial to the checks and balances system?