Creation of the US Government

Which branch of the Federal government enforces laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Parliament

What is the name of the US's first constitution?

• Declaration of Independence

• US Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Common Sense

Which branch of the Federal government can veto a law passed by the US Congress?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Parliament

At the Constitutional Convention, the delegates originally arrived for what purpose?

• write a new constitution

• revise the Articles of Confederation

• create a bicameral legislature

• create a monarchy

Which branch of the Federal government can declare a law unconstitutional?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Parliament

Which of the following was NOT one of the problems with the Articles of Confederation?

• could not tax

• could not regulate interstate or foreign trade

• no judicial branch

• could declare war

Which branch of the Federal government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Parliament

What term is defined as all three branches of the Federal government have specific jobs/duties/responsibilities?

• Common Sense

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Judicial Review

What is the introduction to the US Constitution called that explains why the document was written?

• Preamble

• Article I

• Bill of Rights

• Article II

What term is defined as dividing the powers and responsibilities of the new Federal government among three branches and they can ensure that no one branch exceeds their power?

• Separation of Powers

• Impeachment

• Bill of Rights

• Checks and Balances