The Constitution

The first official plan of government was called...

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Mayflower Compact

Answer explanation

Although flawed, the Articles of Confederation was the first official form of government.

The Articles of Confederation gave the government the ability to tax citizens.

• True

• False

Which rebellion led to the writing of the constitution?

• Shay's Rebellion

• Shane's Rebellion

• Shawn's Rebellion

• Shady's Rebellion

A plan for government is called...

• Declaration

• Confederation

• Plan

• Constitution

A delegate is an elected official that represents the people.

• True

• False

The constitution separated the government into 3 branches called the Judicial Branch, the Presidents Branch, and the Legislative Branch.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The government was split into 3 branches. Those branches are called:

-The Executive Branch

-The Legislative Branch

-The Judicial Branch

The Congress is made up of 2 houses called the __________ and the __________.

(Select all that apply)

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

• House of Delegates

The very beginning of the constitution is called...

• Act 1

• Act 2

• Act 3

• Preamble

The responsibility of congress is to __________.

• Make Laws

• Execute Laws

• Judge Laws

The House of Representatives have more power than the Senate.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Checks and balances prevents any part of government having more power than another.