Government

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Who wrote The Declaration of Independence? Options: Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, James Madison, George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Who is the head of the Executive branch? Options: governor, mayor, president, speaker of the house

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president

Front

What is the name of the system that makes sure no branch of government gets too much power?

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checks and balances

Front

What are the first ten amendments called?

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Bill of Rights

Front

Which of the following is part of Congress? Options: Senate, Supreme Court, President, Cabinet

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Senate

Front

Whose members are based on state population? Options: Senate, Cabinet, Supreme Court, House of Representatives

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House of Representatives

Front

Whose members are appointed for life? Options: Supreme Court, Senate, House of Representatives, Cabinet

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Supreme Court

Front

The basis for the US court system comes from...

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Yitro and Moshe

Front

Word meaning: approve or accept

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ratify

Front

What was the first attempt at creating a government? Options: The Articles of Confederation, The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, The Bill of Rights

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The Articles of Confederation