American Government

Front

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 travel freely from one state to another, People can choose whether or not they want to vote, People can gather in groups to protest high food prices, People can write articles to give their views about the government.

Back

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

Front

What is an example of freedom of assembly?

Back

Amy can attend a city council meeting.

Front

Which of the following is an example of freedom of speech?
- The government decides which church people can attend.
- People can travel freely from one state to another.
- The government decides when people can gather to protest.
- People can give their opinion on candidates for elected office.

Back

People can give their opinion on candidates for elected office.

Front

The main job of the legislative branch is to _____________________.

Back

make the laws

Front

The main job of the judicial branch is to ___________________.

Back

decide the meaning of laws

Front

The main job of the executive branch is to ___________________.

Back

carry out and enforce the laws

Front

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

Back

executive

Front

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

Back

legislative

Front

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

Back

Judicial

Front

The president has the power to veto a bill that has passed in Congress. This is an example of ___________________.

Back

The executive branch checking the legislative branch.