Bill of Rights Bonanza
Which amendment allows citizens to express opinions freely—even if unpopular?
A) Second
B) First
C) Third
D) Tenth
B) First
Which branch makes the laws?
A) Executive
B) Legislative
C) Judicial
D) State
B) Legislative
Where does a bill usually start?
A) The President
B) The Supreme Court
C) Congress
D) The States
C) Congress
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
A) The Constitution
B) The Declaration of Independence
C) the Bill of Right
D) State laws
A) The Constitution
What is a duty of all U.S. citizens?
A) Watching the news
B) Owning property
C) Obeying the law
D) Voting in every election
C) Obeying the law
A police officer enters your house without a warrant. Which right is possibly violated?
A) Second
B) Third
C) Fourth
D) Fifth
C) Fourth
The Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional. What is this an example of?
A) Federalism
B) Popular Sovereignty
C) Judicial Review
D) Due Process
C) Judicial Review
If both houses of Congress approve a bill, where does it go next?
A) The People
B) The President
C) The Supreme Court
D) State Governors
B) The President
Which part of the Constitution sets up the goals of government?
A) The Articles
B) The Amendments
C) The Preamble
D) The Bill of Rights
C) The Preamble
Which is a responsibility, not a requirement, of citizenship?
A) Paying taxes
B) Registering for the draft
C) Voting
D) Jury duty
C) Voting
Why is the Eighth Amendment important in modern criminal cases?
A) It allows speedy trials
B) It ensures trial by jury
C) It stops excessive punishments
D) It allows plea deals
C) It stops excessive punishments
The President vetoes a bill passed by Congress. What’s happening here?
A) Amendment process
B) Executive privilege
C) Checks and balances
D) Impeachment
C) Checks and balances
What happens if the President vetoes a bill?
A) It becomes law
B) It disappears
C) Congress can override it
D) The Supreme Court decides
C) Congress can override it
Which principle divides power between state and national governments?
A) Separation of Powers
B) Popular Sovereignty
C) Federalism
D) Republicanism
C) Federalism
Why is jury duty important in a democracy?
A) It keeps courts busy
B) It limits free speech
C) It protects the right to a fair trial
D) It stops protests
C) It protects the right to a fair trial
A student refuses to say the Pledge of Allegiance. What protects them?
A) Fourth Amendment
B) Second Amendment
C) Fifth Amendment
D) First Amendment
D) First Amendment
Which job does NOT belong to the Executive Branch?
A) Enforcing laws
B) Commanding the military
C) Appointing judges
D) Declaring laws unconstitutional
D) Declaring laws unconstitutional
Which scenario shows a bill failing?
A) It’s approved by the Senate
B) It’s ignored in committee
C) It’s signed by the President
D) It gets a 2/3 vote
B) It’s ignored in committee
Why were checks and balances added to the Constitution?
A) To slow down elections
B) To make laws faster
C) To stop one branch from becoming too powerful
D) To punish bad presidents
C) To stop one branch from becoming too powerful
What best describes a “good citizen”?
A) Someone who always agrees with the government
B) Someone who blindly follows rules
C) Someone informed and involved in their community
D) Someone who owns property
C) Someone informed and involved in their community
How might the Sixth Amendment affect someone wrongly accused of a crime?
A) It allows them to own a gun
B) It lets them avoid taxes
C) It guarantees a fair, public trial
D) It allows illegal searches
C) It guarantees a fair, public trial
Why does the Judicial Branch have lifetime appointments for judges?
A) So judges are faster
B) To reduce political influence
C) To allow frequent elections
D) So Congress controls them
B) To reduce political influence
Why is the bill process so long and detailed?
A) To protect minority rights
B) To give the President power
C) To limit free speech
D) To avoid elections
A) To protect minority rights
Which principle says government gets its power from the people?
A) Rule of Law
B) Popular Sovereignty
C) Federalism
D) Judicial Review
B) Popular Sovereignty
A student organizes a peaceful protest at school. What civic value is this?
A) Obedience
B) Patriotism
C) Civic participation
D) Loyalty
C) Civic participation