American Independence and Constitution

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution? 

• the Preamble
•  the Articles of Confederation
• the Declaration of Independence
•  the Bill of Rights

The fact that each branch of government must be separate from the others and function on its own is known as the principle of _______.

• popular sovereignty
• separation of powers
• rule of law
•  checks and balances

A word which means to change, correct or improve a law.

• amend
• propose
• principle
• compromise

How does the system of Checks and Balance protect people?

• it keeps any of the branches from over powering the other so as not to destroy the rights of people
• it keeps any of the branches from fighting so the people are safe
• it keeps one branch in power and destroys the rights of people
• it keeps all branches in power so as to destroy the rights of  people

The branch of government that suggests laws and carries out the laws made by Congress. Its leader is the president.

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

The branch of government that makes laws for the country. It is made up of the Congress.

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

This branch of government makes sure laws are constitutional. It is made up of the Supreme Court with 9 justices and many other courts.

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

Which group wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation and give more power to the states?

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists
• Judiciary
• Legislature

Central and national are two words that mean the same thing as - 

• state
• federal
• local
• regional

What government existed before the Constitution? 

• British Monarchy
• state constitutions 
• Articles of Confederation
• Confederate States of America