Unit 3 Review

What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Treaty of Paris

• Articles of Confederation

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

What is one reason Americans wanted to change the Articles of Confederation?

• Because they wanted to copy the French.

• They didn't want the government to have only 1 branch.

• National government was weak and couldn't collect taxes from the states.

• State government was weak and unsuccessful.

The ________ Branch of government is lead by the president and enforces the laws.

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Bicameral

Which statement correctly describes the legislative branch?

• It is split into two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• It is led by the president of the United States.

• It includes a group of advisors known as “the Cabinet.”

• It is made up of courts.

Which branch of the government makes the laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Which branch interprets the laws?

• Executive

• Appellate

• Judicial

• Legislative

Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. Which amendment is this?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

What was George Washington's advice on Foreign Policy?

• The Nation should remain neutral and avoid permanent alliances

• The Nation should end slavery

• The Nation should colonize Latin America

• The Nation should expand from East to West

George Washington believed Political Parties were beneficial to the nation

• True

• False