U.S. Government

Articles Of Confederation

• Weak U.S. Constitution, State Power
• Strong Federal Government
• Bill Of Rights
• James Madison

Who wrote The Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Thomas Paine
• James Madison
• George Washington

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

• governor
• mayor
• president
• speaker of the house

What is the name of the system that makes sure no branch of government gets too much power?

• judicial branch
• constitutional convention
• legislative branch
• checks and balances

What are the first ten amendments called? 

• Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Torah
• Common Sense

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is part of Congress?

• Senate
• Supreme Court
• President
• Cabinet

Whose members are based on state population?

• Senate
• Cabinet
• Supreme Court
• House of Representatives

Whose members are appointed for life?

• Supreme Court
• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Cabinet

What was the first attempt at creating a government?

• The Articles of Confederation
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Constitution
• The Bill of Rights

Which is NOT a job responsibility of the President?

• Sign or veto a law
• Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
• Appoint Supreme Court justices
• Make laws