Bill of Rights
This amendment protects people from being put on trial twice for the same crime (double jeopardy). It also protects people from being forced to be witnesses against themselves.
5th Amendment
Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?
Juducial Branch
Who is the commander in chief of the armed forces?
Which level of government has the responsibility of collecting citizens’ garbage?
Local Government
Which U.S. document is called the law of the land?
The Constitution
This amendment protects the right to a fair, speedy, and public trial. It also protects the right to have a lawyer if you are accused of a crime.
6th Amendment
Which branch of government’s primary duty is to write, debate, and pass bills.
Legislasive Branch
Once appointed to this position you remain in office until you either retire or die. What is it?
Supreme Court justice
Which level of government has the responsibility of running public schools?
State Government
The Bill of Rights ensures that people suspected of crimes have basic rights, such as the right to a lawyer. What are these
rights called?
Rights of the Accused
The government confiscates (takes away) all guns from citizens. Which amendment protects citizens from this government action?
2nd Amendment
The leader of which branch of government signs or vetoes bills passed by Congress?
Executive Branch
Which house of Congress has to approve or reject any treaty the president makes?
The Senate
Which level of government has the responsibility of making policies with other nations?
Federal Government
What is the system that limits the powers of the three branches called?
A judge puts a person in jail for six years for not stopping at a red light. Which amendment protects citizens from this government action?
8th Amendment
Which branch of government nominates judges, ambassadors, and Cabinet members?
Executive Branch
Who must vote to impeach a government official before they can be put on trial?
House of Represenatives
Which level of government has the responsibility of providing police and fire protection?
Local Goverment
What term means to bring charges against a government official?
Impeach
The government closes a newspaper for printing articles that criticize the president. Which amendment protects citizens from this government action?
1st Amendment
Which branch of government can override the president’s veto with a 2/3 majority vote?
Legislasive Branch
Who serves as leader of the Senate but only votes if there is a tie?
Vice-President
Which level of government has the responsibility of overseeing trade between states and between the U.S. and other nations?
Federal Government
What form of government do we have in the United States? (Hint: It is ruled by the officials that the citizens elect)
Democracy