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Unit 5: A New Nation Study Questions

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which branch of government writes new laws?

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

d)

President

2.

The Founding Fathers created a government that has __________ so that one branch of government could not dominate another.

a)

no restrictions

b)

checks and balances

c)

a King

d)

100 rules

3.

Is printing money a national government or state government power?

a)

National

b)

Government

4.

Who was the 4th U.S. President and also considered "The Father of the Constitution"?

a)

George Washington

b)

Benjamin Franklin

c)

James Madison

d)

King Charles

5.

Which is a purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Create a government with checks and balances

b)

Expand the responsibilities of the President

c)

Create a more perfect government.

d)

Establish a weak court

6.

Which is a responsibility of the Executive Branch?

a)

Write new laws

b)

To decide if a new law is Constitutional

c)

That laws are followed by citizens

d)

Settle disputes between states

7.

The power for the President to veto a law is an example of...

a)

Judicial Power

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

No Taxation without Representation

d)

Legislative Power

8.

Which is NOT protected by the Bill of Rights?

a)

Freedom of Religion

b)

Freedom of Speech

c)

Protection if you are accused of a crime

d)

Protection from Income Tax

9.

Why is the Bill of Rights important?

a)

It isn't important

b)

It explains how our government is formed

c)

It includes rights that American citizens should have

d)

It gives the right to protection against natural disasters