The U.S. Government Structure

Who was involved in The French and Indian War?

• American and British Colonists

• British and French Colonists

• The Good Guys and Bad Guys

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

What was the purpose of this amendment?

• 2. To prevent conflicts between state and local government.

• 1. To limit the authority of the federal government.

• 1. To increase the participation of citizens in state government.

• 1. To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government. 

What introductory statement that begins with "We the People," is at the beginning of the US Constitution?

• The Mayflower Contract

• The Bill of Rights

• Treaty of Paris

• The Preamble

• What are the three unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration?

• Freedom, Friendliness, Fairness

• • Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. 

• Free Fries, Hamburgers, and Shakes

Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram and which amendment is it describing?

• A Fair Trial

  6

• Eminent Domain

  7

• Free Speech

  4

• Federalism

  5

What event leading up to the American Revolution?

• 1. Boston Massacre

  2. Declaring

• 1. Independence from Great Britain

• 1. Signing the Mayflower Compact

• 1. Boston Tea Party

Which number represents the area of the 13 original colonies?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the main purpose of government as stated in the Declaration?

• Independence

• To have free trade with other countries.

• To give people freedom.

• To secure the unalienable rights of the people.

Which branch of government commands armed forces?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive