U.S. Government Structure and Alexander Hamilton

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What is the role of the legislative branch?

To execute laws
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To create laws (correct)

What does the Bill of Rights consist of?

The last 10 Amendments of the Constitution
The first 5 Amendments of the Constitution
The first 15 Amendments of the Constitution
The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution (correct)

What was the purpose of the three-fifths Compromise?

To count every 5 slaves as 3 people for representation (correct)
To grant voting rights to enslaved people
To count slaves as full citizens for voting
To abolish slavery in all states

How many people serve in the Senate?

100 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the system of checks and balances?

To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?

Alexander Hamilton (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals is known for killing Alexander Hamilton?

Aaron Burr (A) Signup and view all the answers

What position did Alexander Hamilton hold during his career?

Secretary of the Treasury (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what context did Aaron Burr become notable in relation to Alexander Hamilton?

He was Hamilton's political rival. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Alexander Hamilton's primary achievement as Secretary of the Treasury?

Establishing a national bank (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a constitution?

A document that outlines the fundamental laws and principles of a nation, establishing its government and defining citizens' rights and responsibilities.

What was the Great Compromise?

The agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention that established the three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial, and created a bicameral Congress with representation based on population in the House and equal representation in the Senate.

What is the Bill of Rights?

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental rights and freedoms such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press.

What is the system of checks and balances?

A system designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful by ensuring that each branch can check the actions of the other two.