Bill of Rights
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100
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
100
Which branch of government creates laws?
Legislative
100
This is the head of the executive branch and the figurehead of the country?
The President
100
“Mr. Krabs” stapled “SpongeBob” upside-down on the bulletin board for misbehaving at work. Which amendment was violated?
8th Amendment
100
Which branch of government contains the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Legislative Branch
200
Which former president created the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
200
This branch of government includes the president and vice president?
Executive Branch
200
These people make up the Judicial Branch and serve for life or until they retire?
Justices (judges)
200
“The Roadrunner” was kept in jail for 2 years before appearing in court for speeding charges. Which amendment was violated?
6th Amendment
200
Which amendment gives a person the right to own a weapon.
2nd Amendment
300
4 out of 10 amendments protect people who are what?
Accused of a crime
300
This branch of government can be located at the US Supreme Court building?
Judicial Branch
300
This is the name of the people that make up the senate and can serve up to 6 years for one term?
Senators
300
The Penguins of Madagascar” are accused of making a bomb. They are told they will stay in jail until they confess, which they finally do. Which amendment was violated?
5th or 6th Amendment
300
The “Big Bad Wolf” is suing the “Three Little Pigs” for attempted wolf cooking. He is not allowed to have a jury listen to his civil case. Which amendment was violated?
7th Amendment
400
The 4th Amendment says that the government cannot search and seize someone's property without one of these?
warrant
400
Which branch of government has the most employees that work for it?
Executive Branch (over 4 million)
400
This is the name of the president's advisors including secretaries and military generals. Hint: Also a place where you can store items,
The Cabinet
400
A rattlesnake used its poisonous fangs to bite an enemy when it entered its habitat. Which amendment provides the snake with this right?
2nd Amendment
400
If something where to happen to the president, this person would be the next person to take over the job?
The vice president
500
Any rights that are not listed in the Bill of Rights are covered by which Amendments?
9 or 10
500
What is the name of the system that ensures that no one branch is more powerful than another, keeping all branches in check?
Checks and Balances
500
This is the person the is in charge of the U.S. Congress and directs discussions at meetings?
Speaker of the House
500
“Shrek” passes a law that everyone must worship the sunset in his swamp. Which amendment was violated?
1st Amendment
500
Which branch of government can veto a bill if it passes the Legislative Branch?
Executive Branch