According to the Declaration of Independence, the government's job is to protect _______________.

This man was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and was chosen to be the president of the Constitutional Convention.

This Virginian delegate to the Constitutional Convention took detailed notes during the meetings and helped to propose compromises. "Father of the Constitution"

The US Constitution contains a preamble and 7 parts that are called ______________.

Select all of the branches of the Federal Government.

A system of __________ and __________ is used to keep any one branch of the government from being dominant, or having too much power.

The Federal Government and State Governments share power between each other. However, the ____________ government(s) has/have more authority and power.

This branch of the Federal Government contains the office of the President and Vices President. The duty of this branch is to represent and enforce the nation's laws.

Select all of the true statements about the Legislative Branch of the Federal government.

Article III of the US Constitution briefly describes the structure and function of this branch of government, which interprets the nation's laws using judges and courts.