New Nation quiz 1

Which branch of government makes laws?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

• Federal

Which branch of government interprets laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Congress

Which branch of the government executes laws?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

• House of Representatives

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Gave each state one vote regardless of size.

• Gave each state votes based on population.

• Provided 3 branches of government.

• Established the first president.

Weakness of the Articles of Confederation lead to the creation of what?

• Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The constitution

• A letter to the king

How many branches of government are there?

• 2

• 1

• 5

• 3

Who is known as the father of the constitution?

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What are the first 10 amendments to the constitution called?

• Added rights

• amended rights

• The Bill of Rights

• The new rights

Select all of the following that are included in The Bill of Rights

• Freedom of speech

• The right to remain silent

• Freedom of Press

• Freedom to a slow and lengthy trial

What is the Senate and House of Representatives called?

• The White House

• The capital

• Congress

• The United States of America