Constitution & Bill of Rights - Grade 5

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What did James Madison do for the Constitution and Bill of Rights?

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He wrote out both documents.

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What does the legislative branch do?

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Creates laws

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What does the executive branch do?

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Makes sure laws are followed

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What does the judicial branch do?

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Decides the meaning of laws

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How does the president check the power of Congress?

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He vetoes laws they are trying to pass.

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Which is NOT the responsibility of the federal government? Options: making money, declaring war, trade within a state, trade with other states

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trade within a state

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Which government is in charge of making money?

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federal government

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Which document guarantees specific rights and freedoms of U.S. citizens? Options: Constitution, Bill of Rights, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, Magna Carta

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Bill of Rights

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Why was the Bill of Rights written?

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Because certain delegates insisted on it in order to guarantee the people's rights

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Which action below makes a positive difference in the community and promotes democracy? Voting for your school board officials, Voting for the president, Voting for your town mayor, Getting a job right out of college

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Voting for your town mayor