Levels and Branches of Government

When did the United States win independence?

• Late 1600s

• Late 1700s

• Early 1800s

• Early 1900s

What was the main power structure of the states after independence?

• States held most power

• Federal government held most power

• Power was equally shared

• No government structure

What did leaders want after independence?

• Weaker national government

• Stronger national (federal) government

• No government

• More state power

When was the U.S. Constitution created?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1800

• 1850

What did the Constitution explain?

• Only federal powers

• Only state powers

• Structure, powers of state and federal governments

• Military strategies

What are the branches of the federal government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, Military

• Executive, Judicial, Military

• Judicial, Legislative, Military

What does the Constitution promote?

• Injustice and inequality

• Justice and liberty

• War and conflict

• Economic disparity

What is one responsibility of the federal government?

• Printing money

• Building local roads

• Managing city parks

• Running local schools

What does the term "shared powers" refer to?

• Powers only for the federal government

• Powers only for state governments

• Responsibilities shared between state and federal governments

• Powers only for local governments

What is one duty that is independent of the federal government?

• Declaring war

• Local education

• Printing money

• National defense