Laws and Basic U.S. Government Structure

Name

After the American colonies won their independence from England, the thirteen colonies became?

• 1 country
• 13 States
• 13 Tribes

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

• Federalism
• Nationalism
• Representism

Which is not a duty of the National government?

• Coin, money
• Declare war
• Manage public health and safety

Each state has its own?

• Constitution
• Military
• Currency (money)

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

• 3 Branches, the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
• The Senate and the House
• The President and the Military

The executive branch of the national government makes?

• the laws for citizens to follow
• sure that the laws of the United States are obeyed
• sure that states enforce national laws

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?

• one term
• two terms
• three terms

The Legislative Branch is made up of?

• Congress
• The House and the Senate
• Both of the above

The Judicial Branch is made up of?

• the Court System
• Lawyers that represent each state
• Republicans and Democrats