The Origins of the American Government

Which of the following best describes the principle of limited government?

• The government has absolute power over all aspects of life.

• The government can change laws without any checks.

• The government is only accountable to the military.

• The government is restricted in its powers and must respect individuals' rights.

Who was elected the first president and vice-president of the United States?

• Washington & Hamilton

• Adams & Burr

• Washington & Adams

• Jefferson & Franklin

1754-1763​ (a)   1765​ (b)   1770​ (c)   1773​ (d)   1775​ (e)  

• The French and Indian War
• Stamp Act
• The Boston Massacre
• The Boston Tea Party
• First Shots Fired
• Petition of Right
• The Magna Carta
• D-Day

The power of the government is restricted by law

• federalism
• checks and balances
• limited government
• separation of powers

1776​ (a)   ​ 1777 ​ (b)   1781​ (c)   1783​ (d)  

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Battle of Saratoga (Turning point in the war)
• The Battle of Yorktown
• The Treaty of Paris
• Treaty of Ghent
• The Battle of Gettysburg
• The Battle of Bunker Hill

Identify the three branches of government.

a

b

c

White House

Congress

Madisons' 1812 War Memorial

Jefferson Museum 

Washington Memorial 

Supreme Court

This list includes rights that are considered —

• transferable

• legislated

• unalienable

• inherited

What document outlined and established the government of the United States of America?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

He was our Fourth President and wrote most the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

• James Madison
• John Marshall
• George Washington
• John Adams

Who was the main writer of the plan for our new government?

• John Adams
• John Quincy Adams
• Benjamin Franklin
• James Madison