US Constitution and Declaration of Independence

Whose actions does Jefferson criticize most harshly in the document? 

• The colonists

• The King of Great Britain

• The Governor

• The slaves

Jefferson believed that governments derive their powers from 

• God, the creator

• The consent of the governed

• The laws of nature

• The King of Great Britain

This was the First written Constitution of the U.S.

• Constitution

• MayFlower Compact

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independance

What event "showed congress how weak the Articles of Confederation was?

• Bacon Rebellion

• American Revolution

• Shay's Rebellion

• Constitution

The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.

• strong
• average
• weak
• federal

Which of these is the Branch of Government that enforces the laws? 

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Executive

The U.S. Constitution organized our government fairly by creating: 

• Fair laws
• 3 separate branches
• Splitting Congress into 2 houses
• Federal taxes

What is the branch of the government that interprets the laws and includes the supreme court?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch

Which branches' function is to write, debate, and pass bills? 

• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Constitutional Branch 

What system prevents any branch from having too much power? 

• Power Balance
• Checks and Balances
• Constitutional Convention
• Power Checks