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New Government

Quiz by Lana Hensley

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19 questions
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  • Q1
    What was the first plan for government in the new nation?
    Articles of Confederation
    Declaration of Independence
    Constitution
    30s
  • Q2
    Under the Articles of Confederation could the Federal government create taxes?
    I don't know.
    Yes
    No
    30s
  • Q3
    Who was elected the first president of the United States?
    George Washington
    John Adams
    Thomas Jefferson
    30s
  • Q4
    What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
    Declaration of Independence
    Treaty of Paris
    Constitution
    30s
  • Q5
    What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?
    Amended Bills
    Bill of amendments
    Bill of Rights
    30s
  • Q6
    How many branches of government are there?
    Four
    One
    Three
    30s
  • Q7
    The president, vice president, and the cabinet are in what branch of government?
    Judicial
    Executive
    Legislative
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the highest court in the United States?
    Civil Court
    Supreme Court
    Local Court
    30s
  • Q9
    Who was the first vice president?
    John Adams
    Alexander Hamilton
    Thomas Jefferson
    30s
  • Q10
    This rebellion was one reason the delegates decided we needed a stronger Federal government.
    Tea Party Rebellion
    Boston Rebellion
    Shays Rebellion
    30s
  • Q11
    Who added "So help me God" to the president's oath?
    Benjamin franklin
    Alexander Hamilton
    George Washington
    30s
  • Q12
    Who was the first Secretary of Treasury?
    Henry Knox
    Alexander Hamilton
    Thomas Jefferson
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
    First paragraph
    Bill of Rights
    Preamble
    30s
  • Q14
    Which branch of government is the court system?
    Executive
    Legislative
    Judicial
    30s
  • Q15
    What are the two parts of Congress?
    President and Vice President
    Congress and Cabinet
    Senate and House of Representatives
    30s

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