U.S. Constitution
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- Q1What is the primary job of the Legislative Branch?Manage the militaryInterpret lawsCreate lawsEnforce laws30s
- Q2How does the Judicial Branch check the power of the Executive Branch?By enforcing lawsBy creating laws
By declaring executive actions unconstitutional
By vetoing bills30s - Q3What does the 1st Amendment protect?Protection against excessive bailProtection against self-incriminationFreedom of speech and assemblyRight to bear arms30s
- Q4What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?To outline laws for CongressTo establish the federal governmentTo protect individual rightsTo declare independence30s
- Q5Which document declares independence from Great Britain?ConstitutionArticles of ConfederationDeclaration of IndependenceBill of Rights30s
- Q6What checks does the Legislative Branch have on the Judicial Branch?Review lawsCreate lawsConfirm judicial appointmentsVeto laws30s
- Q7What does the 5th Amendment protect against?Excessive bailFreedom of speechRight to a speedy trialDouble jeopardy and self-incrimination30s
- Q8Why is the concept of checks and balances important?To prevent any branch from gaining too much powerTo increase the power of the PresidentTo ensure quick law-makingTo simplify government processes30s
- Q9What is the primary focus of the Constitution?To protect individual freedomsTo declare warTo establish the framework of the federal governmentTo create laws30s
- Q10What does the 8th Amendment prohibit?Search without a warrantExcessive bail and cruel and unusual punishmentSelf-incriminationDouble jeopardy30s
- Q11What is the primary job of the Legislative Branch?Check lawsInterpret lawsEnforce lawsCreate law30s
- Q12How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?Vetoing a bill passed by CongressDeclaring laws unconstitutionalAppointing judgesMaking laws30s
- Q13What does the 1st Amendment protect?Right to bear armsProtection against unreasonable searchesFreedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petitionRights not specifically listed in the Constitution30s
- Q14Which amendment protects against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments?5th Amendment3rd Amendment8th Amendment6th Amendment30s
- Q15What question should you ask to evaluate the relevance of a source?Is it credible?Does it relate to the topic?What is its purpose?Who wrote it?30s