Front

Which document guarantees freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and protection from unreasonable search and seizure?

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Bill of Rights

Front

By which process can the United States Constitution be changed? Options: veto, amendment, resolution, legislative hearing

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amendment

Front

Which statement best illustrates the principle of federalism? Options: The president has the power to veto bills., Congress is divided into two houses., The Supreme Court has the power to review laws., Power is divided between the states and the national government.

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Power is divided between the states and the national government.

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing (executing) laws?

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Executive

Front

The authors of the United States Constitution included a system of checks and balances to

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prevent any one branch of government from controlling the other branches

Front

Which part of the federal government is most directly affected by the results of the United States Census, or population count?

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House of Representatives

Front

Which branch is the law making branch? Options: Executive, Judicial, Legislative

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Legislative

Front

Which branch interprets laws? Options: Executive, Judicial, Legislative

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Judicial

Front

Which branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate (Congress)?

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Legislative

Front

Which branch decides what a law means? Options: Executive, Legislative, Judicial

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Judicial