Untitled Quiz

Which branch of the United States government makes the laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

Which branch of the United States government carries out the laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

Which branch of the United States government interprets the laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution after it was ratified.

• True

• False

Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which the Bill of Rights was based on?

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, which the Bill of Rights was based on?

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

All of the first five presidents were Virginians except for whom?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Match the first five presidents with their major accomplishments:

• A two-party system emerged during his administration.

• The federal court system was established; the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution.

• The War of 1812 caused European nations to gain respect for the United States.

• He bought Louisiana from France (the Louisiana Purchase); Lewis and Clark explored new land west of the Mississippi River.

• He bought Louisiana from France (the Louisiana Purchase); Lewis and Clark explored new land west of the Mississippi River.

• The War of 1812 caused European nations to gain respect for the United States.

• The federal court system was established; the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution.

• A two-party system emerged during his administration.

• He introduced the Monroe Doctrine, warning European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere.

• He introduced the Monroe Doctrine, warning European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere.