Constitution and Bill of Rights

Front

In order for a national convention to be called to propose an amendment to the Constitution, who must take action?

Back

Congress and the president

Front

Which of the following is one way an amendment

to the Constitution can be ratified?

Back

three-fourths of state legislatures

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

The main purpose of the Bill of Rights is to

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protect individual freedoms

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

The right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by the

Back

Bill of Rights

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

Which phrase in the First Amendment specifically relates to an individual’s right to ask the government to correct an injustice?

Back

redress of grievances

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Which of the following is an example of legislative action?

Back

Congress passes a law to crate a new government agency.

Front

Who has the ultimate authority to decide whether or not a federal law or action is constitutional?

Back

Supreme Court

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

Main responsibility of the executive branch agencies?

Back

carrying out programs assigned by Congress

Front

The Supreme Court applies the Constitution to modern-day cases in a process called

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judicial interpretation.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the name of the group of executive department heads who advise the president?

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cabinet

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5