Early US Review

What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

• Constitution
• Treaty of Paris
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation

Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?

• Legislative branch
• the president
• the states
• national government

Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

• Common Sense was published.
• The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.
• The American Revolution ends.
• The Declaration of Independence is signed.

Amendment 1 protects a person's right to

• A trial by jury in civil cases
• Right to beat arms
• Freedom of Assembly, Press, Speech, Religion and Petition

Amendment 2 protects a persons right to?

• Bear Arms
• States' rights
• Not Quarter troops

makes the law

• judicial
• legislative
• executive

interprets the law

• executive
• legislative
• judicial

Which branch has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial 

This branch of government describes the office of the president.

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Executive
• Checks and balances

How long is the president’s term?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 8 years