Government

The first government system of the United States was the

• U.S. Constitution.
• Declaration of Independence.
• Articles of Confederation. 

The purpose of the checks and balances system is to

• make sure the President has the most power.
• to write checks and keep people from fighting.
• to balance the power of the three branches of government.

Congress was separated into the House of Representatives and the Senate as a result of 

• The Great Compromise
• The Three-Fifths Compromise

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The First Ten Rules
• The Bill of Rights
• The Treaty of Paris

What was the second government system of the United States called?

• The Declaration of Independence 
• The Articles of Confederation 
• The U.S. Constitution 

This man was the second President of the United States and wanted a strong central government. 

• Alexander Hamilton
• George Washington
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson

This man served as an advisor in Washington's cabinet and became the third President of the United States.

• John Adams
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton

This man suggested laws that improved the money system.

• Alexander Hamilton
• George Washington
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson

This man was the first President of the United States and was greatly trusted.

• John Adams
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton

Which branch of government writes, debates, and passes bills?

• Judicial 
• Legislative
• Executive