Branches of Government
What are checks and balances?
Powers granted to each branch to keep the other branches from becoming too powerful.
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What is the nickname of the Constitution?
'The Highest Law in the Land"
What document declared the United States an Independent nation?
The Declaration of Independence
Why were the citizens of the colonies upset?
Taxation without representation.
What are the branches of government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who is the current president?
Joe Biden
What are the three parts of the constitution?
The preamble, articles, and amendments.
On what date was it signed?
July 4th, 1776
How many colonies were there?
13
What does the Legislative branch do?
Makes the law.
What do we call the president's wife?
The first lady.
In what city was the Constitution written?
Philadelphia
Finish this line from the Document:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of _________.
What was the name of the enormous purchase made by Thomas Jefferson?
The Louisiana Purchase.
What does the Executive branch do?
Enforces the law
How many terms can a president serve?
2
What year was the Constitution signed?
1787
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
What color coats did the British wear, and the Patriots?
Red and Blue
What does the Judicial branch do?
Interprets the law
How long is a presidential term?
4 years
In what building was it signed?
Independence Hall
What are four parts to the Declaration of Independence?
The Preamble, A Declaration of Rights, A Bill of Indictment, and A Statement of Independence.
What was the name of the war fought between the British and the Colonists?
The Revolutionary War.