Branches Of Gov.
How many branches of government are there in the United States?
3
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which document outlines the structure of the U.S. government?
U.S. Constitution
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
First Amendment
Which principle is demonstrated by the ability to impeach the president?
Impeachment
Which branch of government is the president apart of?
Executive
Which document established the first framework for self-government in the American colonies?
Mayflower Compact
Which principle allows people to vote for their leaders?
Popular sovereignty
Which document guarantees the right to a fair trial?
Bill of Rights
Which document established the idea of majority rule?
Federalist Papers
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative
What document was replaced by the U.S. Constitution?
Articles of Confedration
Who was the primary author of the Federalist Papers?
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth Amendment
Which document states that "all men are created equal"?
Declaration of Independence
Which branch of government interprets laws?
Judicial
Which document first outlined the idea of self-government in the colonies?
Mayflower Compact
The Bill of Rights is made up of how many amendments?
10
Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?
Second Amendment
The Federalist Papers were written to:
To support the Constitution
What does “separation of powers” mean
Powers are divided among branches
Which founding document was influenced by Enlightenment ideas?
What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
No power to tax (main weakness)
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?
Sixth Amendment
What is the purpose of checks and balances in the government?
To ensure no branch becomes too powerful