Government Test Flashcards

Front

Which document was written because the colonists wanted freedom from Great Britain?

Back

The Declaration of Independence

Front

The __________ was a plan for the government that would bring the country together.

Back

United States Constitution

Front

Each state has its own constitution that is __________ the United States Constitution.

Back

less powerful than

Front

Who makes sure the laws passed by Congress follow the United States Constitution?

Back

Supreme Court justices

Front

Why is July the 4th also known as Independence Day?

Back

It is the day that the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Front

Which statement best summarizes how the laws in the United States are made?

Back

Citizens vote for the representatives who make and enforce the laws.

Front

How did the writers of the United States Constitution make sure that the power to rule the nation was divided equally?

Back

By creating three branches of government

Front

Which branch of government makes laws?

Back

Legislative

Front

What is a service that only the national government can provide?

Back

Printing paper money and making coins

Front

Who is the head of the executive branch at the local level of government?

Back

Mayor