Government Unit 1 Quiz A

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

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

1.  Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams
• John Hancock
• Ben Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson

1.  The role of the President is outlined in which Article of the U.S. Constitution?

• Article I
• Article II
• Article III
• Article IV

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Constitution
• The Bill of Rights
• The Federalist Papers

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• The Bill of Rights
• The First Ten Amendments
• The Rights of the People
• The Amendments of the Constitution

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

• July 5
• July 4
• December 18
• Dcember 1

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

• One for each President
• One for each state
• One for each war won
• One for each signer of the Declaration of Independence 

The purpose of the checks and balances system is to

• make sure the President has the most power.
• to write checks and keep people from fighting.
• to balance the power of the three branches of government.

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4, 1776

• June 5, 1887

• March 2, 1991

• July 4, 1900

In a Federal form of government (like the US)...

• The dictator makes all decisions

• Central government makes all decisions

• Powers are divided by National, State and Local governments

• Judicial Branch elects the President