A Nation Emerges

This branch is responsible for making sure the laws are fair, constitutional.

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

This branch is made up of the President, Vice President and Cabinet.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch has the authority to declare war.

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

The early Americans were afraid to have a strong national government.

• True

• False

The Articles of Confederation was considered the first step in the nation's government.

• True

• False

Check the boxes that represent the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation.

• Weak central government

• Declare War

• No tax laws enforced

• Congress could print money

This branch is made up of 9 judges on the Supreme Court.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The Bill of Rights was added to the US Constitution to protect the rights of the people.

• True

• False

States wanted to ratify the US Constitution without the Bill of Rights.

• True

• False

This branch is made up of Congress: The Senate and House of Representatives.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial