U.S. Government Flashcard

Front

Which First Amendment right protects Americans’ right to print and read newspapers?

Back

freedom of the press

Front

Why do the 3 branches of the federal government have the power to check and balance each other?

Back

to keep one branch from becoming too powerful

Front

Why did the framers of the U.S. Constitution promise to add the Bill of Rights?

Back

so states would ratify the Constitution

Front

Collecting taxes from citizens to pay for services like roads and schools is a power that belongs to _________.

Back

both the federal and state governments

Front

Which First Amendment right is this group of people exercising by peacefully marching together?

Back

freedom to assemble

Front

Which branch of the federal government should be the title of this list?
• Makes the nation’s laws
• Congress is in this branch

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

The First Amendment gives Americans the right to talk about their opinions. This right is called ____________________.

Back

freedom of speech

Front

What do the Bill of Rights protect?

Back

the rights of citizens

Front

Which of the following powers belongs ONLY to the federal government and NOT the states?
making laws,
collecting taxes,
declaring war on other countries,
deciding how many days students go to school

Back

declaring war on other countries

Front

Which of the following is one job of the Executive Branch of the federal government? ignoring laws, enforcing laws, separating laws, making sure laws are fair

Back

enforcing laws