Building a New Nation

Front

Which Founding Father was a Federalist supporter, 4th president and considered the Father of the Constitution?

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James Madison

Front

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution states, one purpose of the Constitution is what?

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create a more perfect government

Front

Why are the Bill of Rights important addition to the Constitution?

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It tells the rights American citizens are entitled

Front

Leaders such as George Mason argued for the addition of a list of individual rights to the Constitution, why?

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They were afraid of a strong government

Front

What are the roles of the Judicial Branch?

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Interpret the laws, make sure they are not infringing on the rights of the people

Front

Which branch of government is in charge of writing, making and debating the bills before they become the law?

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Legislative

Front

What is the executive branch's one responsibility for the laws? (think enforcement)

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followed by citizens

Front

What power does the government have that states do not have?

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print money

Front

I was the first President, I was a Federalist, and the leader of the Continental Army, who am I?

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George Washington

Front

Which one is a protection provided by the Bill of Rights? Options: protected from income tax, you have protection from natural disasters, You have protection if you are accused of a crime, You are protected if rumors are spread about you

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You have protection if you are accused of a crime