First 5 Presidents
Which of the first five presidents was not from Virginia?
John Adams
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
True or False: Congress was able to collect taxes under the Articles of Confederation.
False
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
What was the name of the African American astronomer and surveyor who helped complete the design for Washington, D.C.?
Benjamin Banneker
Which branch of government is responsible for writing/making the laws?
Legislative
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
a) to establish the powers of the new national government
b) to give powers back to Great Britain
c) to establish rule of conduct for soldiers
d) to overturn the Constitution
A. To establish the powers of the new national government
Which amendment guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, assembly, petition, and press?
1st Amendment
The Louisiana Purchase was acquired during whose presidency?
Thomas Jefferson
Which branch of government carries out the laws?
Executive
Fill in the blank: The Articles of Confederation gave each state ______ vote regardless of size.
one
5th Amendment
During whose presidency was the Monroe Doctrine introduced?
James Monroe
Which branch of government is the Supreme Court in?
Judicial
What were the 2 outcomes of the Articles of Confederation?
Northwest Ordinance
First Constitution of the United States
What is the 8th amendment?
No cruel and unusual punishments
List the first five presidents (First & Last Name)
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
How many states had to vote in favor of the Constitution before it could become law?
(1, 2, 9, or 10?)
9
How many weaknesses did the Articles of Confederation have?
5
DOUBLE JEOPARDY (1000 PTS)
List all 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
(I will verify the accuracy for the points)