Bill Of Rights
Constitution
Three Branches Of Government
Other Social Studies Questions
100
Freedom to practice your religion is guaranteed by the __________ Amendment
First Amendment
100
The first amendment states that you have freedom of speech. If the President passed a law saying that you cannot say the word "hi", would that be constitutional or unconstitutional?
Unconstitutional because it goes against the first amendment.
100
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch
100
Who is the president of the United States?
Barack Obama
200
Is the "right to bear arms" amendment 5 or amendment 2?
Amendment 2
200
What are the first ten amendments to the constitution called?
The Bill Of Rights
200
What branch is the president the head of? The Judicial or the Executive Branch?
Executive Branch
200
Who is the vice president of the United States?
Joe Biden
300
Give one reason why the constitution and the bill of rights were written. Start with "To protect the..."
To protect the rights of individuals
300
The Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia OR London in 1787?
Philadelphia
300
What branch is in charge of making and passing laws?
Legislative Branch
300
How many senators does each state have? 2 or 5?
2, which equals 100 in the entire country
400
Jackie and her friend are planning a peaceful protest in a local park to stop the town from closing it. Should they be allowed to? What amendment lets or does not let them.
Yes, amendment 1- freedom of speech
400
In the United States we settle our disputes peacefully in a school OR court?
Court
400
The Supreme Court is the head of what branch?
Judicial Branch
400
What is the capital of New York? Boston or Albany?
Albany
500
YES OR NO: Can a police officer enter your home without a warrant? What amendment supports your answer.
No, according to amendment 4, you have protection from unreasonable search and seizure.
500
A change in or addition to a document is called a law or an amendment?
Amendment
500
The president has the power to _________ a law?
Veto
500
If the president gets kicked out of office, who takes over? Congress or the vice president?
The vice president
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