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What is the main difference between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?
What is the main difference between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?
- The Declaration of Independence was ratified in 1776, while the Constitution was ratified in 1788.
- The Declaration of Independence created the government structure, while the Constitution declared independence from Britain.
- The Declaration of Independence was focused on declaring independence from Britain, while the Constitution outlines the structure of the U.S. government. (correct)
- The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson, while the Constitution was written by James Madison.
Which Founding Father is considered the 'father' of the Constitution?
Which Founding Father is considered the 'father' of the Constitution?
- Benjamin Franklin
- Thomas Jefferson
- George Washington
- James Madison (correct)
What is federalism in the context of the U.S. government?
What is federalism in the context of the U.S. government?
- A system where power is centralized in one governing body.
- A system where power is divided between a central government and state governments. (correct)
- A system where a monarch holds all political power.
- A system where states have all the power and the federal government has limited authority.
What is the main role of the Executive Branch in the U.S. government?
What is the main role of the Executive Branch in the U.S. government?
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