The U.S. Government Structure

What event leading up to the American Revolution?

• 1. Boston Massacre

  2. Declaring

• 1. Independence from Great Britain

• 1. Signing the Mayflower Compact

• 1. Boston Tea Party

Which number represents the area known as the Northwest Ordinance?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which number represents the area of the 13 original colonies?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What was the purpose of this amendment?

• 2. To prevent conflicts between state and local government.

• 1. To limit the authority of the federal government.

• 1. To increase the participation of citizens in state government.

• 1. To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government. 

Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram and which amendment is it describing?

• A Fair Trial

  6

• Eminent Domain

  7

• Free Speech

  4

• Federalism

  5

What historic documents is the Bill of Rights a part of?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Constitution

• The Pledge of Allegiance

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

Which branch of government can declare wars?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive