Branches of Government
Name the Three branches of government
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
What two countries fought in the American Revolution?
The British and the Colonist
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Townshend Act
What two countries fought the "seven year war"?
The French and the British
What Does the Judicial Branch Do?
Located in the Supreme court, These judges are responsible for Interpreting the law.
How did the King of England feel after the French and Indian War?
He wanted to be reimbursed for helping the colonist fight the war.
What is the Townshend Act
indirect taxes on imported British goods like glass, lead, paper, and tea.
What reasons did the French acquire land following the Mississippi river and the lakes regions in Canada?
The Fur Trad?
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Congress: a bicameral party (made up of two parts)
is in charge of creating laws.
Why did the colonist get upset with the British crown after the French and Indian war?
The British crown started to impose taxs on the colonist.
What is the Stamp Act?
requiring a government-issued stamp on all paper goods, such as legal documents and magazines
Who led the British troops?
(the guy had wooden teeth)
George Washington
What does the Executive branch do?
Located in the white House. President is head of Executive Branch
This branch enforces the law
Name one of the 3 major battles we discussed in class.
Battle of : Trenton, Saratoga, Yorktown,
What is the Sugar Act?
British law that imposed taxes on sugar, molasses, and other goods imported into the American colonies to help pay off debt from the Seven Years' War.
Who won the French and Indian war?
The British Red Coats
What is Checks and Balances? How does it work with each branch of Government?
All branches have the power to check or deny or approve a bill. This doesn't give one branch too much power and is divided equally.
What Country aided the colonist when they were at war with the British?
(bonus points)
The French
What did the term
"No taxation without representation "
Mean?
A person can not be taxed or be responsible for an action if there is no on present to represent the people.
What role did the Native American play in the Seven Year War
They pivoted back and forth between sides