Constitution Review Test

Constitution Review Test

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Social Studies

7th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of freedom of religion?

Back

People can believe any religion they want as long as it it doesn't break the law

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of freedom of Assembly?

Back

People can gather together peacefully to protest or support something.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of freedom of the press?

Back

People have the right to investigate news stories and publish them without being arrested

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of freedom of petition?

Back

People can gather signatures to protest or support something

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of freedom of speech?

Back

People can criticize government leaders without being arrested

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

Back

To have a separation of powers so that no one branch has too much power.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of "Checks and Balances"?

Back

A system where each branch of the U.S. government can block another branch from doing something.

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is "Due Process"?

Back

A person is guaranteed all of the rights given to them in the Constitution

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the Constitution create a federal (national) government?

Back

It gives a certain amount of power to the federal government and the rest of the power goes to the states.