A New Nation

What did the Declaration of Independence outline?

• The framework and rules of government

• The principles and ideals of freedom and liberty

• The first paragraph of the Constitution

• The division of power between federal and state governments

What was the main issue with the Articles of Confederation that led to its ineffectiveness?

• It centered on one person

• It divided power between federal and state governments

• It had some weaknesses, or problems

• It outlined individual rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Who were the Federalists?

• Delegates who wanted more power to be given to the states

• Delegates who wanted a strong central government

• Delegates who created the Declaration of Independence

• Delegates who were most fearful of a government centered on one person

What was one of the greatest challenges at the Constitutional Convention?

• Outlining the individual rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Creating the first paragraph of the Constitution

• Dividing the power between the federal and state governments

• Determining the rules for governing the new nation

What does the Constitution NOT do?

• Introduce the Constitution

• Give the framework and rules of government

• Give protection of individual rights

• Define what the government could not do

What is the Constitution often referred to as?

• The Founding Document

• The Supreme Law of the Land

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

What are the three branches of government?

• Legislative, Judicial, and Military

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

• Executive, Judicial, and Administrative

• Legislative, Executive, and Financial

What is the purpose of having three branches of government?

• To ensure one branch has all the power

• To give each branch control of different parts of the government as a balance of power

• To allow for faster lawmaking

• To prevent any laws from being created

What does the Legislative Branch do?

• Interprets laws

• Carries out the laws

• Creates laws

• Enforces the laws

What is the role of the Executive Branch?

• Creates laws

• Carries out the laws

• Interprets laws

• Enforces judicial decisions