Foundations of American Government

What is the name of the United States of America's first constitution?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

What is the Enlightenment?

• An intellectual movement focused on reason and logic.

• A group of philosophers who wanted to support the church

• The branch of government responsible for executing laws

• An agreement between the ruler and the people

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Commerce Branch

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Commerce Branch

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Commerce Branch

What is a confederation?

• A union of smaller sovereign groups

• A set of laws

• Federalism

• A requirement of separation of powers

John Locke said that people had __________ rights.

Unalienable means

• only for some members of society

• impossible to take away or give up

• unable

• the King had absolute power

Which of the following is NOT true about the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress could not collect taxes

• Each state had 1 vote

• The federal government controlled trade

• Each state held equal power

According to the Declaration of Independence, our unalienable rights include ________, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.