Amendments
Which amendment gives people the freedom to speak ideas, practice religion, gather in protest, and ask the government to fix problems?
1st Amendment
Which branch of government is responsible for making the laws?
A. Legislative Branch
B. Judicial Branch
C. Executive Branch
A. Legislative Branch
What was the main issue with the Articles of Confederation?
A. The national government was too weak to solve problems
B. The national government was too strong and controlled everything
C. The Articles gave too much power to the President
D. The colonies did not want independence anymore
A. The national government was too weak to solve problems
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
A. To explain how the three branches of government are organized
B. To give more power to the national government than the states
C. To protect people's rights and freedoms
D. To create a new president for the country
C. To protect people's rights and freedoms
In Alabama, it is illegal to wear a fake mustache in church if it causes laughter.
A. Real Law
B. Made Up
Which amendment says that Powers not given to the federal government go to the states or the people?
10th Amendment
Which branch of government is responsible for carrying out the laws?
A. Legislative Branch
B. Executive Branch
C. Judicial Branch
B. Executive Branch
What was An agreement among the 13 original states that served as the first U.S. Constitution?
A. The Declaration of Independence
B. The U.S. Constitution
C. The Bill of Rights
D. Articles of Confederation
D. Articles of Confederation
Which amendment says people have the right to be treated fairly, and don’t have to say something that could get them in trouble?
5th Amendment
In Arizona, it is illegal for a donkey to sleep in a bathtub.
A. Real Law
B. Made Up
A. Real Law
Which amendment says that people accused of a crime have the right to a fair and fast trial?
6th Amendment
Which branch of government is responsible for deciding what laws mean?
A. Legislative Branch
B. Executive Branch
C. Judicial Branch
C. Judicial Branch
What was the significance of Shay's Rebellion?
A. It showed that the colonies wanted independence from Britain
B. It showed the national government was too weak and needed to change
C. It ended farming in the United States
D. It proved the Articles of Confederation worked well
B. It showed the national government was too weak and needed to change
Which amendment says that soldiers cannot live in people's homes?
3rd Amendment
In Florida, it is illegal to skateboard without wearing a superhero cape.
A. Real Law
B. Made Up
B. Made Up
Which amendment says that people have rights beyond what is listed in the Constitution?
9th Amendment
What are checks and balances?
A. The idea that the powers and duties of government are divided among separate branches
B. The system where one leader shares power equally with all citizens
C. Each branch has the ability to limit the power of the others
D. The ability of citizens to vote for different leaders in elections
C. Each branch has the ability to limit the power of the others
What was the name of the meeting where delegates talked about changes to the government?
A. The Constitutional Convention
B. The First Continental Congress
C. The Second Continental Congress
D. The Boston Tea Party
A. The Constitutional Convention
Which amendment says that people are allowed to own weapons?
2nd Amendment
Which amendment says the government cannot search your home or take your things without a good reason?
4th Amendment
What does separation of powers mean?
A. The idea that the powers and duties of government are divided among separate branches
B. The system where one leader shares power equally with all citizens
C. Each branch has the ability to limit the power of the others
D. The ability of citizens to vote for different leaders in elections
A. The idea that the powers and duties of government are divided among separate branches
What is a Constitution?
A written agreement between countries that explains how they will treat each other
B. A set of rules that explains how a government is run and what rights people have
C. A plan created by the military that explains how a country will defend itself
D. A document that only describes the jobs of the president and other leaders
B. A set of rules that explains how a government is run and what rights people have
Which amendment says there can be no cruel or unfair punishments?
8th Amendment