True or False
Countries need government because of man's sinful nature
True
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
what is the largest continent ?
Asia
What branch of government makes the law?
Legislative Branch
What was the olive branch petition?
A list sent to King George III of changes needed ot peace between England and the colonies.
Benjamin Franklin was elected to be the president of the Constitutional Convention
False, who really was?
Who was the captain of the Bonhomme Richard?
John Paul Jones
What ocean is the largest?
What branch of government enforces the laws? (which branch makes sure the law is followed?)
Executive branch
What are the Bill of Rights?
Ten amendments to the Constitution stating the rights and freedoms of the United States citizens.
The Hessians were French soldiers hired by England to fight against the colonists.
False, who were the Hessians?
What was James Madison remembered as?
"Father of the Constitution"
What is the warmest ocean?
Which branch of government interprets (tries to learn more about or understand the meaning) the law?
Judicial Branch
What depends of how many people live in a state? Hint: look on page 82
The number of representatives each state has in the House of Representatives.
By signing the Constitution, individual states were giving up their power to completely govern themselves
True
Who spied for the Continental army?
Nathan Hale
What is the coldest ocean?
Arctic Ocean
In the Executive branch there are three people or forms of groups, who or what are they?
The president
The vice president
The Cabinet
What was Americas first plan for government called?
Articles of Confederation.
Members of the House of Representatives serve for life or until they are unable to serve
false
Can you name the first three presidents of the United States, in order?
1: George Washington
2: John Adams
3:Thomas Jefferson
What ocean surrounds Antartica?
Southern Ocean
What Branch of the United States government has the power to see that laws are obeyed?
Executive
What was the Declaration of Independence?
A document that stated the colonies were independent from English rule.