Early America

A group that stands together for a common purpose

• state

• articles

• confederation

• Bill of Rights

What was the name of the first set of national laws?

• Treaty of Paris

• Articles of Confederation

• U.S. Constitution

• The 1st Amendment

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?

• It gave too much power to the government

• The government could not declare war

• The government could not sign treaties

• It gave too much power to the states

What replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• Treaty of Paris

• U.S. Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The 9th Amendment

Which branch of government carries out the laws?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

Which branch of government evaluates the laws?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

The president is the head of which branch of government?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

The House of Representatives is a part of which branch of government?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

Which branch of government is made up of the court system?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch