Government

How can the Judicial branch make sure that Executive and Legislative are not taking too much power?

• by declaring a law unconstitutional
• by vetoing a law
• by singing "I'm Just A Bill"
• by voting against a bill

Which word means to approve or accept?

• ammendment
• ratify
• legislative
• veto

Who wrote Common Sense?

• Robert Sherman
• James Madison
• Thomas Paine
• Thomas Jefferson

How often do we hold presidential elections?

• every 6 years
• every 2 years
• every 4 years 
• every 8 years

Why did The Articles of Confederation set up a weak central government and strong state governments?

• because states are cooler 
• because they didn't want a small group of people to get too much power
• because they wanted each state to have different money
• because they wanted people to think of themselves as citizens of their state

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

• To have checks and balances
• To protect the federal government
• They thought the Constitution was too short
• To protect peoples' individual rights

Who wrote The Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Thomas Paine
• James Madison
• George Washington

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

• governor
• mayor
• president
• speaker of the house

What are the first ten amendments called? 

• Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Torah
• Common Sense

What is the name of the system that makes sure no branch of government gets too much power?

• judicial branch
• constitutional convention
• legislative branch
• checks and balances