Government and Westward Expansion

Why was the Bill of Rights an important addition to the U.S. Constitution?

• It granted and protected the rights of citizens
• it ended the Revolution and freed colonists
• it was the first document written
• it listed the reasons for writing the Constitution

Which part of the Constitution lists the reasons it was written?

• The Preamble
• The Articles
• The Bill of Rights
• The signatures

Which of the following is NOT a  purpose of government?

• maintain law and order
• protect the country
• pay for exploration
• take care of citizens

What is the difference between how the members of the 3 branches are elected?

• All members are elected
• All members are appointed
• Members of the executive and legislative branch are elected
• Members of the legislative and judicial branch are elected

Why did the founding fathers set up a balanced government when writing the U.S. Constitution?

• They modeled it like other democracies.
• They wanted to make sure no branch had too much power.
• They couldn't agree on which branch should have the most power.
• It was a happy accident.

In order to balance the power of government what power does the President have in a bill becoming a law?

• The President makes the laws.
• The President's job does not include lawmaking.
• The President can veto a law.
• The President can pass his own laws.

What responsibility does the Supreme Court have in lawmaking?

• The Supreme Court can put the president in jail if he disagrees.
• The Supreme Court makes the laws.
• The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional.
• The Supreme Court does not make laws.

What do U.S. citizens do to help the government provide services for the citizens?

• U.S. citizens vote.
• U.S. citizens run for office.
• U.S. citizens write amendments.
• U.S. citizens pay taxes.

Why are the rights and responsibilities of citizens important to America?

• People from around the world have the same rights.
• The responsibilities are listed in the Bill of Rights.
• Government officials have more rights than citizens.
• Responsible citizens help American stay free and successful.

Who was responsible for purchasing the Louisiana Territory?

• Meriwether Lewis
• William Clark
• Thomas Jefferson
• Napoleon Bonaparte