Day 1: Colonization and the Constitution

Which reason best explains why some British settlers came to America in the early 1600s?

• Finding shorter travel across the ocean

• Escaping cold weather in northern Europe

• Avoiding military service in Britain

• Seeking religious freedom from persecution

By the 1700s, what had most British settlements in America formed into?

• Thirteen British colonies

• Ten independent states

• Twenty coastal territories

• A single large colony

What complaint did colonists make when Britain taxed them without letting them vote in Parliament?

• Taxation before consultation

• Representation without taxation

• No trade without permission

• Taxation without representation

Why did many colonists believe independence was necessary?

• They wanted new British governors

• They felt rights were being taken away

• They preferred higher taxes for roads

• They hoped to join another empire

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch in the United States government?

• Interpreting laws and the Constitution

• Carrying out and enforcing the laws

• Selecting judges for local courts

• Creating and passing laws for the country

Who works in the Legislative Branch at the national level?

• Judges and Supreme Court justices

• Cabinet secretaries and agencies

• The President and Vice President

• Congress with Senate and House

Which statement best describes the Executive Branch?

• Enforces laws passed by Congress

• Creates laws for the states

• Elects representatives to Congress

• Decides if laws are constitutional

Who leads the Executive Branch of the United States?

• The Majority Leader of Senate

• The President of the country

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice of courts

What is the primary job of the Judicial Branch?

• Managing elections and voter rolls

• Collecting taxes and writing budgets

• Drafting bills for national policies

• Interpreting laws and judging fairness

Which group works within the Judicial Branch at the federal level?

• Judges, courts, and justices

• Governors and state councils

• Mayors and city councils

• Ambassadors and diplomats