Our American Government

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The First Amendment in the Bill of Rights lists basic freedoms of citizens; one is freedom of assembly. Which of the following is an example of freedom of assembly?

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Amy can attend a city council meeting.

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The Supreme Court of the United States represents which branch of government?

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judicial

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The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This means the law does not meet the requirements of the Constitution. This is an example of _______________.

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the judicial branch checking the legislative branch.

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The right of people to publish newspapers, magazines, and books is protected by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. Which of the following is an example of freedom of press? People can gather in groups to protest high food prices. People can choose whether or not they want to vote. People can travel freely from one state to another. People can write articles to give their views about the government.

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People can write articles to give their views about the government.

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The main job of the legislative branch is to _____________________.

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make the laws

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The Congress of the United States represents which branch of government?

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legislative

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The U.S. Constitution includes the idea of federalism. What does that mean?

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The powers are divided between the federal government and the state governments.

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Congress can override a veto by having two-thirds of the Senate and two-thirds of the House of Representatives vote against the veto. This is an example of ________________.

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The legislative branch checking the executive branch.

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The President of the United States represents which branch of government?

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executive

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The right of people to say what they believe is protected by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. Which of the following is an example of freedom of speech? People can give their opinion on candidates for elected office. The government decides when people can gather to protest. People can travel freely from one state to another. The government decides which church people can attend.

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People can give their opinion on candidates for elected office.