3 Branches of Government (Ted Talk)

In the late 1700's, who did the Founding Fathers not want ruling the United States?

• A

  George Washington

  
  

• B

  A king

• C

  Benjamin Franklin

• D

  Anyone from the United Kingdom

When was the new constitution adopted?

• A

  1776

• B

  1787

• C

  1792

• D

  1801

Which branch of government is described in Article I of the Constitution?

• A

  Legislative

• B

  Judicial

• C

  Executive

• D

  None of the above

Which branch of the government commands the US military?

• A

  Judicial

• B

  Legislative

• C

  Executive

• D

  All of the above

Who determines if federal laws are constitutional?

• A

  The President of the United States of America

• B

  Members of the United States Congress

  
  

• C

  The legislative branch of the United States government

• D

  The United States Supreme Court justices (9 of them)

  
  

Besides voting, in what ways can a citizen participate in his/her government?