Three Branches
Constitution
Principles of Government
100
If you were arrested improperly and without a warrant, to which of the three branches of government would you seek assistance?
What is the judicial branch (analysis of potential Constitutional violation).
100
This Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees protection against "unreasonable search and seizure."
What is the Fourth Amendment.
100
The theory that a state evolved from the family (as with the Icelandic people, who claim to be descendants of Eric the Red).
What is the "Evolutionary Theory."
200
The Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") is a part of which branch of US government?
What is the executive branch (they "execute" or carry out the law).
200
Death penalty opponents rely heavily on this Constitutional Amendment, which prohibits "cruel and unusual punishment."
What is the Eighth Amendment.
200
One of the primary roles of any government is to provide ___________________.
What is national security.
300
3 part question: a. The "Patriot Act" was passed by this branch of government, b. signed into law by this branch of government, and c. reviewed for Constitutional violations by this branch of government.
What is: a. The legislative branch; b. the executive branch; and c. the judicial branch.
300
You and a group of your friends wish to gather for a youth rally at the Gentry City park. Which Amendment to the Constitution guarantees your right to do so, without government interference?
What is the First Amendment (right to peaceably assemble).
300
Abraham Lincoln claimed that one of the important purposes of government was to provide ________________.
What is essential services.
400
This branch of the US federal government employs more workers than all Wal-marts in the United States combined.
What is the executive branch.
400
The "Establishment Clause" in the Bill of Rights guarantees that the government will not establish ____________.
What is a religion (this is the basis for the separation of church and state).
500
This notorious former head of the executive branch was nicknamed "Tricky" and claimed to be immune from prosecution.
Who was Richard Nixon.
500
Identify the three main parts of the Constitution and the purpose of each part.
What is the "Preamble" (identifies the overall purpose of the Constitution), the "Articles" (identifies the role of government), and the "Amendments": (identifies the rights of individuals as to the government).
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