Structure of government
Why do the 3 branches of the federal government have the power to check and balance each other?
to keep one branch from becoming too powerful
Why did the framers of the U.S. Constitution promise to add the Bill of Rights?
so states would ratify the Constitution
Kids are reading a newspaper. Which First Amendment right protects Americans’ right to print and read newspapers?
freedom of the press
Which branch of government makes the nation's laws and houses the congress?
Legislative Branch
What do the Bill of Rights protect?
the rights of citizens
Which First Amendment right would justify a group of people peacefully marching together?
freedom to assemble
Which of the following powers belongs ONLY to the federal government and NOT the states?
making laws
collecting taxes
declaring war on other countries
deciding how many days students go to school
Why did many people support adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
Living under the rule of the British king made them afraid of strong national governments.
The First Amendment gives Americans the right to talk about their opinions. This right is called ___________________.
freedom of speech
Which of the following is one job of the Executive Branch of the federal government?
ignoring laws
enforcing laws
separating laws
making sure laws are fair
Name 2 examples of natural rights written in the Declaration of Independence
Life and Liberty
A woman is contacting government leaders to ask for a law to change. Which 1st amendment right is she exercising?
the right to petition
Decides if laws are fair
What do the natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness have in common?
They are rights that all people are born with.
Which person's action would be protected by the first amendment?
Tina writes an article encouraging people to vote against her town’s mayor.
Louise steals her neighbor's lawn mower because her neighbor owes her money.
Rudy rides her bike without her helmet even though state law says she has to wear it.
Gene spray-paints the windows of a newspaper office that printed an article she disliked.