Understanding the Constitution and Rights

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Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?
The President can declare war without Congress,
Congress can pass laws without the President's approval,
The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional,
The President can make laws without Congress

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The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional

Front

Which right is protected by the First Amendment?
Options:
The right to vote,
The right to free speech,
The right to a fair trial,
The right to bear arms

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The right to free speech

Front

What is the Bill of Rights?

Back

The first ten amendments to the Constitution

Front

Which government principle is illustrated in this diagram? Options: Federalism, Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Separation of Powers

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Separation of Powers

Front

Which principle of government establishes the idea that each branch has power over the other branches [to make sure that no one branch becomes too powerful]?

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checks and balances