Foundations of American Government

Foundations of American Government

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Karen Schock

Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the Articles of Confederation?
The first system of government after the Revolution
written by Madison about the Constitutional Convention
Used to declare Independence from England

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Articles of Confederation were structured the way they were because the former colonies feared...
a strong government
poverty
free press

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The states retained the most of the power of government under..
The Federalist Papers
The Constitution
The Articles of Confederation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________. 
The ability of Congress to tax.
The inability of Congress to tax.
The ability of Congress to declare war.
The ability of Congress to create courts.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?
One
Zero
Two
Three

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

In the first part of the Declaration, Jefferson wrote that all men have rights.  These included "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness".  What is the first part of the Declaration called?
The Closing
The Body
The Phone Number
The Preamble

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin

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