Laws and Basic U.S. Government Structures

After the American colonies won their independance from England, the 13 colonies became what?

• The 13 states

• 1 Country

• The 13 tribes

• 1 Nation

Sharing power between the national government and individual state governments is called?

• Industrialism

• Marxism

• Federalism

• Democracy

Which is NOT a duty of the National Government?

• Create and enforce laws

• Manage public health and safety

• Trials by a jury

• Declaring war

Each state has its own?

• Constitution

• Flag

• Government

• Laws

In the national government, the balance of power is divided by?

• All of the above

• Local and state laws

• State and federal laws

• 3 branches: Executive, Legislative and Judicial

The executive branch of the national government makes?

• Bills into laws

• Sure that the laws of the United States are obeyed

• Criminals are tried in court

• The President chooses cabinet members

Before 1951, a President could serve for as many terms as they were elected for, but now after passing the 22nd amendment, can only serve for?

• two terms

• one term

• four terms

• three terms

The legislative branch is made up of?

• the house of representatives

• the senate

• the preident

• the supremem court

The judicial branch is made of?

• the cabinet

• the court system

• the congress

• the president

The highest court in the United States is?

• The Supreme Court

• The State Court

• The Federal Court

• The Municipal Court