We the People

The study of of citizenship and government is called ________________.

• Civiliazation
• Democracy
• Quota
• Civics

The organizations, institutions, and individuals who exercise political authority over a group of people

• Government
• Civics
• Democracy
• President

Why was the creation of the United States Constitution important?

• It stated how taxes should be spent.

• It made the United States an official nation.

• It elected leaders of the federal government.

• It set up a plan for the nation's government

The written plan of government for the United States of America

• democracy

• Constitution

• monarchy

• Bill of Rights

In September, 1787, the _______ was signed.

• Pledge of Allegiance
• Declaration of Independence
• Constitution

George Washington is the 1st _____ of the United States.

• senator
• king
• president

Under the Constitution, the right to choose leaders and make decisions by this system is an important right.

• checks and balances

• majority rule

• factors of production

• opportunity costs

There would be ____ branches in the government.

• 3
• 2
• 1

What is the main reason that the United States government collects taxes?

• to pay for the military

• to pay costs of running the government

• to pay for rebuilding after natural disasters

• to create more jobs

Which branch makes the laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• President

• Legislative