John Adams Quiz

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Which of the following states refused to vote in favor of Independence or fear of being attacked by the British military

Dividing power between the central government and the 50 states through the Constitution defines what basic principle?

Which of the following historical figures wrote the Declaration of Independence?

What describes a basic principle of government where powers are split amongst three branches of government?

The Bill of Rights acts to contain governmental power. This exemplifies which principle of government?

What happened after British troops fired upon crowd of protesters in Boston after being provoked?

Which of the following is NOT a reason given to justify separation from Great Britain in the Declaration of Independence

What was the purpose of the Constitution of the United States?

What happened after the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

The quote below was taken from which early American founding document?

The President vetoing a law passed by Congress is an example of what branch checking what branch?

Who is this noteworthy figure as portared in the Film John Adams?

Starting the Constitution with, "We the People...establish government" best exemplifies which basic principle?

Who is this noteworthy figure as portared in the Film John Adams?

Who is this noteworthy figure as portared in the Film John Adams?

Which of the following cities hosted the Second Continental Congress and is the home to Independence Hall?

What branch of government enforces law?

A government exercising only the powers granted to it, best exemplifies which basic principle?

What has been added to the Constitution to ensure one branch does not overpower another branch?

Who is this noteworthy figure as portared in the Film John Adams?

Voters exerting their control of government through regular elections best exemplifies which basic principle?

"Yes, we must all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately" What does Franklin imply by this?

What body is responsible for interpreting law for the entire United States?

Which of the following cities is home to Federal Hall, the first U.S. capitol building?