Bill of Rights
Texas Heroes
Constitutional Principles
Branches of Government
100

Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and the press?

What is the First Amendment?

100

What president took over for JFK after his assassination?

Who is LBJ?

Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?

100

Power is shared between the national government and state governments.

What is Federalism?

100

This branch makes the laws

Who is the Legislative branch?

200

Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?

What is the second amendment?

200

This Texas hero is known for giving speeches. She gave a speech as the Keynote Speaker at the Democratic National Convention, and she spoke at President Nixon's impeachment hearing?

Who is Barbara Jordan?

200

A government’s power is derived from its people.

What is Popular Sovereignty?

200

Which branch accepts or vetoes laws and carries out the law?

Who is the Executive branch?

300

Which amendment protects from illegal searches and seizures?

What is the fourth amendment?

300

This person was a lawyer and teacher, congressperson, and known for their speeches.

Who is Barbara Jordan?

300

Allows the ability of each branch to prevent the other branches from being too powerful.

What is Checks and Balances?

300
This branch reviews the law to make sure it is Constitutional

Who is the Judicial Branch?

400

Which amendment gives you the right to a fair and speedy trial?

what is the 6th amendment?

400

The power of government is divided between three branches, to avoid one branch from holding too much power.

What is Separation of Powers?

400

The Senate and House of Representatives make up what?

Who is Congress?

500

Power not given to the federal government belong to the states and the people 

what is the 10th amendment?

500

The legislative branch passes a bill, and it goes to the executive branch who vetoes it, this is an example of what?

What is Checks and Balances?