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WorksheetsUnit 5: A New Nation Study Questions
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which branch of government writes new laws?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
President
The Founding Fathers created a government that has __________ so that one branch of government could not dominate another.
no restrictions
checks and balances
a King
100 rules
Is printing money a national government or state government power?
National
Government
Who was the 4th U.S. President and also considered "The Father of the Constitution"?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
King Charles
Which is a purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
Create a government with checks and balances
Expand the responsibilities of the President
Create a more perfect government.
Establish a weak court
Which is a responsibility of the Executive Branch?
Write new laws
To decide if a new law is Constitutional
That laws are followed by citizens
Settle disputes between states
The power for the President to veto a law is an example of...
Judicial Power
Checks and Balances
No Taxation without Representation
Legislative Power
Which is NOT protected by the Bill of Rights?
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Protection if you are accused of a crime
Protection from Income Tax
Why is the Bill of Rights important?
It isn't important
It explains how our government is formed
It includes rights that American citizens should have
It gives the right to protection against natural disasters
