A New Plan of Government

Issued in 1215, the Magna Carta declared that......

• citizens must make political decisions

• no one is above the law

• eye for an eye

• Mr. Lang's room is always hot

The U.S. Constitution was ratified with the Bill of Rights.....

• True

• False

Which English philosopher influenced the framers of the Constitution?

• William Shakespeare

• Carter Fuller

• Natalie Lewis

• John Locke

Under the Constitution, the states gave up some powers. This is called _______

• Catholicism

• Anti-federalism

• Federalism

• Democracy

How many branches of government did the U.S. Constitution give us?

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 4

Which branch of government is the law making portion of government?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which branch of government carries out the nations laws and policies?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

What in the Constitution limits the power of one branch of government so that it does not get too powerful?

• Checks and Balances

• The President

• Status Quo

• the mute button on a remote

What means to approve?

• Vacated

• Amend

• Ratify

• Appoint