Branches of Government
What are the three branches of government
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
What is the supreme law of the land?
US Constitution
What event is known for the protest against British taxes by throwing tea in the Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
Which branch makes the laws and holds the Congress?
Legislative branch
What document outlines the rights of American citizens?
Bill of Rights
Colonists did not like the taxation from the British
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
President of the United States
What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention
create a stronger federal government
What were the Townshend Acts
Laws that taxed household items such as tea, paint, glass, paper and lead
What is the role of the judicial branch?
to interpret the laws
What year was the constitution written
1787
What document declared colonies independence from Britain? Written by Thomas Jefferson
Declaration of Independence
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
What does it mean to ratify something?
if you sign or vote for something
What was the significance of the American Revolution
Is established the United States as a independent nation