Government

The first government system of the United States was the

• U.S. Constitution.
• Declaration of Independence.
• Articles of Confederation. 

The purpose of the checks and balances system is to

• make sure the President has the most power.
• to write checks and keep people from fighting.
• to balance the power of the three branches of government.

Congress was separated into the House of Representatives and the Senate as a result of 

• The Great Compromise
• The Three-Fifths Compromise

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The First Ten Rules
• The Bill of Rights
• The Treaty of Paris

This man was the first President of the United States and was greatly trusted.

• John Adams
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton

Which branch of government writes, debates, and passes bills?

• Judicial 
• Legislative
• Executive

Which branch includes a system of courts?

• Executive
• Judicial 
• Legislative

Which branch enforces (carries out) laws, signs or vetoes bills, and chooses judges for the Supreme Court?

• Judicial
• Legislative 
• Executive

The Articles of Confederation was weak because all of the following EXCEPT:

• It was written too quickly.

• There was no common currency.

• There was no President or Supreme Court.

• It did not include a Bill of Rights

Which of the following is part of Congress?

• Senate
• Supreme Court
• President
• Cabinet