Three Branches
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
How many Senators does each state have?
2
How often is the President elected?
every 4 years
What was America's first national government called?
Articles of Confederation
What is a written plan for government called?
Constitution
Which branch includes the President?
Executive
What is an idea for a law called?
What is the President's main job?
Enforce laws
Could the Articles government collect taxes?
No
What is an idea for a law called?
a bill
Which branch includes the Supreme Court?
Judicial
How long does a Representative serve?
2 years
What is it called when the President rejects a law?
Veto
What territory was opened for settlement at first?
Ohio Territory
What do we call money that is owed?
debt
What 2 groups is Congress made up of?
House of Representatives and Senate
How long does a Senator serve?
6 years
What title means the President leads the military?
Commander in Chief
Who led a rebellion because farmers were losing their land?
Daniel Shays
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Preamble
Which branch reviews laws to make sure they follow the Constitution?
Judicial Branch
Which part of Congress is based on a state's population?
House of Representatives
What building does the President live and work in?
White House
What major weakness did Shays' Rebellion reveal about the federal government?
that the federal government was too weak
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights