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1
How did they divide the Northwest territory?
All of it was given back to native americans
set to the side for slave reparatations
1-public schools, 4- veterans, rest sold to public
I dunno ???
2
The Magna Carta was signed King John
False
True
3
The judicial Branch checks the Legislative Branch by declaring laws unconstitutional.
True
Klaire for President 2036
Pineapple
False
4
The Colonies' first written constitution was written in 1639 by. . . .
Conneticut
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Maryland
5
The flag MUST be lowered at night.
False
True
6
What states were the "New Territory"?
Washington, Oregon, California, & Michigan
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, & Wisconsin
Iowa and Colorado
7
Whether horizontal or vertical, the flag's starts should be at the top right from the observer's view.
It doesn't matter
False
True
8
The idea that political authority is in the hands of the people
Great Comprimise
federalism
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
9
What 2 others things does the Legislative Branch do?
declare laws unconstitutional
ratify treaties
Grant Money
negotiate treaties
10
When used to cover a casket, starts should be placed over the head of the deceased.
False
True
11
Federalism divides the power of government between a central government and the states.
True
False
12
This branch is also called Congress
executive branch
Judicial Branch
legislative branch
13
what is the Virginia statute for Religious Freedom
taxes could not go to a specific church
taxes would not go to the public schools
It didn't change much of anything
taxes would go to a specific church
14
The branch that includes the president and departments that help run the government.
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
15
Check all that are true, Legislative checks the Judicial by. . .
proposing constitutional amendments to overrule judicial decisions.
impeach supreme court justices
reject appointments to the supreme court
rejecting appointments
16
This branch is responsible for proposing and passing laws
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
17
The Articles of Confederation were passed on Nov. 15, 1777.
True
False
18
Only free white men could vote?
True
False
19
Under the Articles of Confederation _________ became the single branch of national government.
judicial
executive
legislative
20
What is ratification?
an official document
a law
an official approval
an official disapproval
21
Which does the Legislative Branch NOT do?
Write laws
confirm presidential appointments
conduct foreign policy
declares war
22
The ____________ continental congress was created to organize a national government.
no number
third
second
first
23
When did the American Colonies declare their independence from Great Britain?
1774
1777
1776
1775
24
When was the Northwest Ordinance?
1787
1895
Loki did it
1771
25
Tariffs are ______ on __________.
Taxes/Imports
taxes/exports
taxes imports & exports
26
The Executive Branch checks the Judicial Branch by appointing the judges.
True
False
27
Legislative Branch checks the Executive Branch (check all that apply)
may withhold funding for presidential initiatives
may reject appointments and treaties
may impeach the president
may override a veto
28
what two documents limited the power of the kings and queens
Jesus, he is always the answer.
Magna Carta & Parlament
Magna Carta & English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact & English Bill of Rights
29
Enlightenment was a philosophical movement that emphasized using reason to look at ideas and traditions.
False
True
30
The Executive Branch ........
propose laws, administers laws, negotiates treaties
BOTH red and blue
Only the blue
commands armed forces, appoints officials, conducts foreign policy
31
The flag is flown at half mast when
The country is in mourning
It is election season
The country is in distress
32
Suffrage refers to the right to vote?
False
True
33
The only two jobs of the Judicial Branch are to interpret the constitution & other laws/review lower court decisions.
True
False
34
The branch that is made of all the courts
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
