Branches of Government
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
What is the name of the document that gives Congress to make laws and control spending?
The constitution
The first amendment stops WHO from restricting your speech?
The government
What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What are the first 10 amendments to the constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
True or False: the first amendment allows you to yell "FIRE!" in a crowded theater when there is no danger present
FALSE
What two chambers make up Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
True or false: the constitution forces the government to give you a lawyer in criminal cases if you need one
True!
True or false: the act of making threatening statements is protected by the first amendment
False
What is the main job of Congress?
To make laws
What are 5 freedoms spelled out in the First Amendment?
Religion, Assembly, Protest, Press, and Speech
Can you sue someone for lying about you?
It depends. If you're a celebrity- probably not, if you're a regular person- maybe.