Question 1

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

Answer

The Bill of Rights

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 2

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

Accepted Answer

The 13th Amendment

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The 19th Amendment

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The 1st Amendment

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The 15th Amendment

Question 3

What principle ensures that no one is above the law in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The rule of law

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Separation of powers

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Checks and balances

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Federalism

Question 4

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Accepted Answer

The Legislative Branch

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The Executive Branch

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The Judicial Branch

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The Administrative Branch

Question 5

What does the First Amendment protect?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

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Protection against unreasonable searches

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Rights of the accused

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Right to bear arms

Question 6

Which document announced the separation of the American colonies from British rule?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

Answer

The Federalist Papers

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The Articles of Confederation

Answer

The Constitution

Question 7

What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances?

Accepted Answer

To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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To create a single governing body

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To establish a federal system of government

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To eliminate the need for elections

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