Government

Articles of Confederation gave power to the _________________ whereas the Constitution gave power to the ________________________.

• men, women

• President, States

• people, states

• states, people

Why do we have three branches of government?

• avoids one branch having too much power

• to keep the king out of power

• let George Washington to be the first president

• to give kind all of the power

Legislative Branch is known for what?

• In charge of military

• divided into two groups and is responsible for writing and debating the laws.

• responsible for enforcing the laws

The executive branch is known for

• enforcing the laws

• writing and debating the laws

• makes sure the laws are constitutional

• has judges

The Judicial Branch is responsible for...

• responsible for enforcing the laws

• making sure the laws follow the Constitution

• responsible for writing and debating the laws

• none of the above

What is the main reason we have the Bill of Rights?

• Helped James Madison become president

• Has all of the laws

• Protects individual rights not stated in the Constitution

• Explains why Colonists should be free from Great Britain

Which of the following are found in the Bill of Rights?

• Articles of Confederation, Constitution, and Declaration of Independence

• freedom of religion, right to bear arms, and the right to have a free trial

• life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• slaves, women, and Native Americans the right to vote

Commander of Continental Army; First President

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• George Washington

• John Adams

• John Marshall

• James Madison

Author of Constitution and Bill of Rights

• John Adams

• John Marshall

• James Madison

• John Adams