Citizenship Quiz #3

Front

What is the economic system of the United States?

Back

• Capitalism

• Free market economy

Front

What is the rule of law?

Back

• Everyone must follow the law.

• Leaders must obey the law.

• Government must obey the law.

• No one is above the law.

Front

Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.

Back

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Federalist Papers

• Anti-Federalist Papers

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• Mayflower Compact

• Iroquois Great Law of Peace

Front

There are three branches of government. Why?

Back

• So one part does not become too powerful

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

Front

Name the three branches of government.

Back

• Legislative, executive, and judicial

• Congress, president, and the courts