Early America Recap

Which branch of government makes the laws for our country?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Supreme Branch

What are the two houses of Congress known as? (SELECT TWO ANSWER CHOICES)

• House of Burgesses

• Senate

• Parliament

• House of Representatives

Which branch of government enforces the laws for our country?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Supreme Branch

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

• Vice-President

• Speaker of the House

• Attorney General

• President

What is a precedent?

• something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow

• a tax on imported goods

• a political party that believes in a strong central government

• a settlement of a dispute where each side gives up some demands

Within the Executive Branch, what did the three department heads and the attorney general come to be known as?

• the Legislative Branch

• the High Council

• the Parliament

• the Cabinet

What is the job of the State Department?

• manage the post office

• relations with other nations

• financial matters (money)

• Defending the nation during war

Who was the FIRT Secretary of State (Leader of the State Department)

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Jay

Which part of the cabinet deals with financial matters ($$money$$)?

• Department of War

• Postmaster General

• State Department

• Department of the Treasury

The first Secretary of the Treasury was...

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Ben Franklin