What amendment protects your right to "bear arms"?
2nd Amendment
100
What are the three branches?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
200
The first 10 amendments are called this.
The Bill of Rights
200
What is separation of powers?
Power should be split between the branches.
200
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, the 7 Articles and the 27 amendments
200
Name 3 of the 5 freedoms guaranteed by the 1st Amendment.
Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Assembly and right to petition the government.
200
The job of the Legislative Branch (Congress) is to...
make laws for our nation.
300
What does the 13th amendment do?
abolishes slavery
300
The President vetoes legislation proposed by Congress is an example of Checks and balances. True or False.
True
300
How can the Constitution be changed?
Only by amendments
300
Which amendment protects you from the right against unreasonable search and seizure?
Fourth Amendment
300
The job of the Judicial Branch is to?
Interpret the laws
400
The 19th amendment gave women the right to do what?
vote
400
The President nominates an individual to serve as Secretary of State, the Senate must confirm the appointment. This is an example of Separation of Powers. True or False.
False. Checks and Balances.
400
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
400
What does the 5th Amendment do?
Gives you the right to not self- incriminate.
400
Who makes up the executive branch?
The president and cabinet members
500
What do we call the amendments that freed the slaves and guaranteed their rights.
Civil War Amendments
500
What is meant by limited government?
a government that can do only what the people allow.
500
What is the purpose of the first 3 articles of the Constitution?
Set up the 3 branches of government, legislative, executive, judicial
500
Why is the freedom of the press so important to democratic government.
It keeps citizens informed about the acts of the government leaders.