Chapter 5 Test Review

Front

Who became the first president of the United States?

Back

George Washington

Front

What is the kind of government in which the people choose their leaders?

Back

Republic

Front

What kind of government did the states actually form immediately after the American Revolution?

Back

Confederation

Front

The states agreed to work together under a set of laws called the ? that gave the states many rights.

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

What revolt occurred because of the decreasing value of money and the raising of state taxes, and confirmed that a more effective American government was needed?

Back

Shay's Rebellion

Front

What is the authority of a state to govern itself?

Back

sovereignty

Front

What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention?

Back

To form a strong, but limited, government

Front

What does the legislative branch of government do?

Back

make laws

Front

What does the executive branch do?

Back

ensure laws are carried out

Front

What does the judicial branch do?

Back

determine if laws are constitutional