Amendments
This amendment protects your basic rights
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a person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action
defendant
What is the primary work of Congress
- to determine who will be the candidate for president
- to make laws for the country
- to debate whether laws are constitutional
- to make laws for the country
Which of these is a responsibility of the right to freedom of the press?
- to tell the truth
- to print everyday
- to write creatively
To tell the truth
How many members in the Supreme Court?
9
The right to bear arms
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a formal listing of the basic rights of US citizens
Bill of Rights
All of these are duties of the executive branch except
- negotiating treaties
- carrying out the laws
- proposing new taxes
- nominating federal judges
proposing new taxes
Which of these guarantees that a group has the right to gather to protest a tax they think is unfair?
- right to privacy
- right to assemble
- right to worship freely
assemble
What is the length of term for the Senate?
6 years
This amendment says you do not have to quarter troops
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an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone's property
warrant
Which of these describes the responsibility of the judicial branch
- to put laws into effect
- to resolve disputes under the law
- to veto decisions of the Supreme Court
- to propose bills needed to achieve justice
to resolved disputes under the law
How does freedom of the press help to maintain a democratic society?
- provides jobs for journalists
- allows citizens to be informed
- prevents politicians from giving opinions
citizens to be informed
What is the age requirement for the Senate>
30
this amendment is about the rights retained by the people. It means that rights not specifically listed in the Constitution belong to the people or states
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giving testimony that can be used against oneself
self-incrimination
Which term refers to the sharing of power between the national and state governments
federalism
What was Thomas Jefferson's belief about government and religion?
Separation of religion and government
What is the citizenship requirement for the Executive Branch?
Natural Born
this amendment states that powers not given to the national government by the Constitution are reserved to the Constitution are reserved to the states
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the concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law
due process
What name is given to the Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional
judicial review
Which of these is a purpose of the Bill of Rights?
- to limit the power of government
- to determine the election process
- to rewrite the Constitution
- limit the power of government
What is the age requirement for the executive branch?
35