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Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced by the Constitution?

• They were too strong.

• They were too weak.

• They were too expensive.

• They were too popular.

What is the Bill of Rights?

• A list of government officials

• A list of the first ten amendments to the Constitution

• A list of state capitals

• A list of historical events

How does the federal government compare to state governments?

• They have the same powers.

• The federal government has more power.

• State governments have more power.

• They have no power.

How is the government of the United States organized?

• Three branches: Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Two branches: Executive, Legislative

• Four branches: Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Military

• One branch: Executive

What did the Articles of Confederation establish?

• The first US government

• The US Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

In a republic, who elects the representatives?

• The president

• The citizens

• The government

• The military

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To write the Declaration of Independence

• To amend the Articles of Confederation

• To elect a new president

• To create the Bill of Rights

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

What is the name of the document that outlines the laws and principles of the United States government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution of the United States

• Articles of Confederation

What does a federal government do?

• Shares power between national and state governments

• Controls only the national government

• Controls only the state governments

• Has no power over any government