Some of the first decisions made nu the U.S. government were written down in a law called the _____________________.

What requirements did it take to become a state according to the Northwest Ordinance?

• a territory had to have at least 5000 men to become a state

• a territory had to have 60000 men

• a territory had to have 60000 men and a few representatives for Congress

• a territory had to have 5000 men and a representative for Congress to become a state

What date did the "top dogs" gather in Huntsville to create Alabama's first constitution?

• July 15, 1819

• June 25, 1819

• January 15, 1829

• July 5, 1819

Which of the following is considered to be the three branches of government?

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• Presidential branch

• judicial branch

_______________ are items or objects that people have left behind that were made in the past.

A _____________________ is a plan for how government should work.

• congress

• constitution

• president

• legislature

Check all the true statements about the Alabama Constitution.

• It tells about the two branches of government and how they work

• It tells the rights of citizens of the state of Alabama

• It is modeled after the U.S. Constitution

• It tells about the three branches of government

The _________________ is the head of the executive branch of government in our state.

Who elects the governor?

• Congress

• President appoints the governor

• the people

A __________ is a proposal for a law.