Founding a New Nation
Why do countries need a government in the first place?
Because of man's sin nature.
What are the three branches of the United States government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
What kind of government does the Constitution give the United States, where the government is run by representatives chosen by the people?
A republic (or constitutional republic).
Name the first, second, and third presidents of the United States in the correct order
George Washington (1st), John Adams (2nd), and Thomas Jefferson (3rd)
What was the name of the very first plan used for the American government, which ultimately did not work?
The Articles of Confederation.
What is the main job of the Legislative branch, and what is its official name?
It makes the laws, and it is called Congress
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution that list the rights and freedoms of United States citizens?
The Bill of Rights.
Who was the first President to be inaugurated in the city of Washington, D.C.?
Thomas Jefferson
Who served as the president of the Constitutional Convention where leaders met to discuss the best setup for America's government?
George Washington
Who heads the Executive branch, what is their main power, and what is the group of chosen helpers called?
The President; the power to be sure laws are obeyed; the Cabinet.
What special day is it when the President of the United States takes the oath of office?
Inauguration Day
What important city was chosen to be the nation's capital and named after a U.S. president?
Washington, D.C
Adopted in 1787, what document is still the highest law and pattern by which the United States operates today?
The Constitution
What is the highest court in the United States, and what is its job when looking at laws made by Congress?
The Supreme Court; to be sure the laws interpret the Constitution correctly.
Every state elects exactly two members to this house of Congress. What is it called?
The Senate
Who was hired to survey and mark the official boundaries for the District of Columbia (D.C.)
Andrew Elliot
Which founding father is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
How do members of the Supreme Court get their jobs?
They are chosen by the President and approved by Congress
What determines how many representatives a state can send to the House of Representatives?
The population of that state
Which president led the country through establishing many early policies and stepped down after two terms, setting a precedent?
George Washington