The Foundations of American Government

What is the name of the document that established the first government of the United States after the thirteen colonies declared independence from Britain?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Bill of Rights

Who were the individuals selected to attend the convention to draft the Constitution called?

• Senators

• Delegates

• Presidents

• Governors

What term describes a period of economic growth and success?

• Critical

• Prosperous

• Procedure

• Liberty

Which of the following was a major issue that the Constitution needed to address regarding the states?

• Entertainment

• Debts

• Languages

• Holidays

What is the term for a system of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is acknowledged to be governed?

• Confederation

• Constitution

• Declaration

• Federation

What is the name of the upper chamber of the United States Congress?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Executive Office

What is the term for the freedom and the right to live as one chooses without excessive government control?

• Procedure

• Debt

• Liberty

• Confederation

What is the term for the official process or a series of actions that are done in a certain way or order?

• Prosperous

• Procedure

• Critical

• Elected

What is the term used to describe a government where powers are divided between a central government and individual states?

• Elected Federal

• Confederation

• Senate

• Constitution

What is the term for people chosen or appointed to act or speak for others?

• Delegates

• Representatives

• Senators

• Presidents