New Government
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- Q1What was the first plan for government in the new nation?Articles of ConfederationDeclaration of IndependenceConstitution30s
- Q2Under the Articles of Confederation could the Federal government create taxes?I don't know.YesNo30s
- Q3Who was elected the first president of the United States?George WashingtonJohn AdamsThomas Jefferson30s
- Q4What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?Declaration of IndependenceTreaty of ParisConstitution30s
- Q5What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?Amended BillsBill of amendmentsBill of Rights30s
- Q6How many branches of government are there?FourOneThree30s
- Q7The president, vice president, and the cabinet are in what branch of government?JudicialExecutiveLegislative30s
- Q8What is the highest court in the United States?Civil CourtSupreme CourtLocal Court30s
- Q9Who was the first vice president?John AdamsAlexander HamiltonThomas Jefferson30s
- Q10This rebellion was one reason the delegates decided we needed a stronger Federal government.Tea Party RebellionBoston RebellionShays Rebellion30s
- Q11Who added "So help me God" to the president's oath?Benjamin franklinAlexander HamiltonGeorge Washington30s
- Q12Who was the first Secretary of Treasury?Henry KnoxAlexander HamiltonThomas Jefferson30s
- Q13What is the introduction to the Constitution called?First paragraphBill of RightsPreamble30s
- Q14Which branch of government is the court system?ExecutiveLegislativeJudicial30s
- Q15What are the two parts of Congress?President and Vice PresidentCongress and CabinetSenate and House of Representatives30s