Branches Of Government
What branch is headed by the president?
Executive Branch.
Which amendment protects peoples right to have weapons?
The Second Amendment.
What article establishes the Legislative Branch?
Article 1
Connie must pay income taxes to the government.
Constitutional
Each morning we pledge ___________ to our flag.
Allegiance.
What branch is responsible for writing the laws?
Legislative Branch.
Which amendments protects citizens right to fair trail?
The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, & Eighth Amendments.
What article establishes the Judicial Branch?
Article 3
Calvin couldn't buy a gun because he has not served in the army.
Unconstitutional.
The political group will ________, or select, candidates.
Which branch decides whether the laws are working fairly, and follow the constitution?
Judicial Branch.
Which amendment protects people against unfair searches of their homes?
The Fourth Amendment.
What article establishes the Executive Branch?
Article 2
Since Cassie was on trail, she did not have to testify.
Constitutional.
Although both sides agreed to the ______, neither side was completely pleased with the result.
Compromise.
The Senate and the House of Representatives are part of which branch?
Legislative Branch.
Which amendment says the government can only do things listed in the constitution?
The Tenth Amendment.
Which article explains how to balance between the States & Federal Government?
Article 4
Christian is on trail. He could not afford a lawyer to defend him, so the government provided one.
Constitutional.
The Declaration of Independence is a priceless ________ of American History.
Document.
What is the division of 3 branches of government called?
Separation of powers.
What does the Third Amendment say?
The government cannot make people house soldiers.
Which article lists how to ratify the Constitution?
Article 7
Carl was told he could not own slaves.
Constitutional.
What amendment protects the right to free speech, religion and press?
The First Amendment.