American Government Review Game

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a new government

• To declare war on France

• To explain why the colonies wanted independence from Britain

• To revise British tax laws

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• 1787

• 1776

• 1791

• 1800

What was the name of the section in the Declaration of Independence listing complaints against the King?

Which document served as America’s first national government?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

True or False: The Constitution came before the Articles of Confederation.

What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

What is the Bill of Rights?

• First draft of the Declaration

• A list of presidential powers

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution

• A treaty with Britain

What are the three branches of government created by the Constitution?

Match each branch to its main responsibility: a) Legislative b) Executive c) Judicial ___ Interprets laws ___ Enforces laws ___ Makes laws

Which branch of government includes the President and Vice President?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• State