U.S. Government
Colonial U.S.
Revolutionary War
Potpourri
100

How many branches are there in the U.S. Government?

3

100

How many British colonies were there?

There were 13 colonies.

100

Who fought who in the American Revolutionary War?

a) Colonists fought English

b) English fought Spanish

c) Colonists fought France

a) Colonists fought English

100

What is the U.S. Constitution?

The U.S. Constitution is a contract between the people and the government.
200
How many parts are there for the U.S. Legislative Branch?

2

200

How many colonial regions were there?

There were 3 colonial regions.

200

Which was a cause of the revolutionary war?

a) God, gold, glory

b) Guatemala

c) the Boston Massacre

c) the Boston Massacre

200

In what state does Mr. Segura live?

Mr. Segura lives in Maryland.

300

List the 3 branches of the U.S. government (with correct spelling)

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

300

_______________________ means horses, sheep, goats and pigs.

Livestock means horses, sheep, goats and pigs.

300

___________________ are things that all people have according to the Declaration of Independence-for example, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

a) education

b) ideas

c) rights

c) Rights

300

How many states are there?

There are 50 states.

400

What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?

The house of representatives and the senate

400

Is fertile soil good or bad?


Is rocky soil good or bad?

Fertile soil is good.


Rocky soil is bad.

400

________________________ means freedom and is a right listed in the Declaration of Independence.

a) justice

b) liberty

c) slavery

b) liberty

400

What states are in the DMV?

Maryland and Virginia are in the DMV. (D.C. is not a state)

500

Why are there 3 branches of government and not 1?

Separation of Powers

500

Name one crop that the southern colonial region grew.

tobacco, cotton, many crops.

500

Who was the Declaration of Independence for?

The Declaration of Independence was for the king of England.

500

What is checks and balances?

Each branch has powers over other branches to make sure no branch has too much power.

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