Civics Re-test

Who were the supporters of the new U.S. Constitution, advocating for a strong central government?

• Anti-federalists

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

The__________________ branch of a government is the branch that interprets the laws and runs the court system.

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

The __________________ branch of a government is the branch that makes laws. In the U.S. federal government, this branch is called Congress.

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

The _________________ branch of a government is the branch that executes, or carries out, the laws. In the U.S. federal government, the president of the United States is the head of this branch of government.

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution llisting people’s rights.

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of the Rights of Man

• Magna Carta

Who was the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Samuel Adams

What is an amendment?

• a change to the constitution

• a suggestion to change the constitution

• to make something official

To give official approval to.

• Ratify

• Amendment

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• Elect school board members.

• Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.

• Elect the President of the United States.

Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson