American History Quiz

What are two main topics covered in the Declaration of Independence?

What is the theory of American government?

What was the date on which the Declaration of Independence became effective?

Who was one of the main authors of the Declaration of Independence?

Put the letter of the correct definition in the blank in front of the word it defines. Check your answers in the answer section. Central, national, federal

• The lawmakers (Congress) make up this branch of the federal government

• President, Vice President, and the Cabinet

• Names for the main government of the United States; this government is in Washington, DC

• The courts and judges make up this branch of the federal government

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

Put the letter of the correct definition in the blank in front of the word it defines. Check your answers in the answer section. Congress

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The lawmakers (Congress) make up this branch of the federal government

• President, Vice President, and the Cabinet

• Names for the main government of the United States; this government is in Washington, DC

• The courts and judges make up this branch of the federal government

Put the letter of the correct definition in the blank in front of the word it defines. Check your answers in the answer section. Legislative Branch

• The lawmakers (Congress) make up this branch of the federal government

• President, Vice President, and the Cabinet

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The courts and judges make up this branch of the federal government

• Names for the main government of the United States; this government is in Washington, DC

Put the letter of the correct definition in the blank in front of the word it defines. Check your answers in the answer section. Executive Branch

• President, Vice President, and the Cabinet

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The courts and judges make up this branch of the federal government

• Names for the main government of the United States; this government is in Washington, DC

• The lawmakers (Congress) make up this branch of the federal government

Put the letter of the correct definition in the blank in front of the word it defines. Check your answers in the answer section. Judicial Branch

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The lawmakers (Congress) make up this branch of the federal government

• President, Vice President, and the Cabinet

• The courts and judges make up this branch of the federal government

• Names for the main government of the United States; this government is in Washington, DC

Put the letter of the correct definition in the blank in front of the word it defines. Check your answers in the answer section. Amendment

• A change to the Constitution

• President, Vice President, and the Cabinet

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The courts and judges make up this branch of the federal government

• The lawmakers (Congress) make up this branch of the federal government