AmGov Unit 1: Founding of American Government

What document establishes the supreme law of the United States and defines the structure of the federal government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

What is the main purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?

• To explain the amendment process

• To introduce the principles and goals of the government

• To declare independence from Britain

• To create a strong central government

The principle of separation of powers divides the government into:

• Two branches: Congress and the President

• Five branches: Military, Legislative, Executive, Judicial, and Economic

• Three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

• None of the above

What is the primary role of the Legislative Branch?

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Making laws

• Reviewing laws in the Supreme Court

Who is the head of the Executive Branch in the United States?

• The President

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• State Governors

The Judicial Branch is responsible for:

• Approving constitutional amendments

• Interpreting laws and determining their constitutionality

• Leading foreign policy

• Writing laws

The system of federalism in the U.S. divides power between:

• The President and Congress

• The national government and state governments

• The Supreme Court and Congress

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

Which document established the first government of the United States?

• U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

Which principle means that government power comes from the people?

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Government Supremacy

Which document declared the independence of the United States from Britain?

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation