Social Studies CBA 2 Review

Which is a fact about George Washington

• He was the most recent president of the US

• He was the Commander and Chief of the Continental Army

• He was the wealthiest man in America

• He fought in the French and Indian War

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

• Group of men who responded to the Stamp Act by organizing the Boston Tea Party

• The group of men who helped George Washington become president

• The presidential cabinet

• A group of soldiers who fought in the Civil War

Which happened after the Revolutionary War?

• The US lost the war and was forced into slavery

• Slavery was abolished

• Everyone lived happily ever after

• Britain and the US signed the treaty of Paris

What was the result of the Treaty of Paris?

• Paris became a part of the US

• The United States gained freedom from Britain

• Britain and the US started a war

• Britain gained independence from the US

Which amendment gives us the freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

Which amendment protects citizens from self-incrimination in court?

• First amendment

• Second amendment

• Third amendment

• Fifth amendment

Which branch of government can veto laws

• Judicial

• legislative

• executive

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Judicial

• legislative

• executive

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Judicial

• legislative

• executive

What is the purpose of the checks and balances system?

• To make sure all citizens have equal amounts of money

• To prevent Britain from taking over

• To prevent one branch of government from having more power than the other

• To check on the president and make sure he is safe