Unit 2: Bill of Rights & Constitution

Front

What were the Articles of Confederation?

Back

America's first attempt at a national government

Front

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Back

the national government had very limited power

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Back

legislative

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws? Options: executive, legislative, judicial

Back

judicial

Front

Which branch is made up of the President and his Cabinet?

Back

executive

Front

Which branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate?

Back

legislative

Front

What are checks and balances?

Back

a way to make sure no branch of government has too much power

Front

Who has the power to sign or veto laws?

Back

The President

Front

Which amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear arms?

Back

2nd Amendment

Front

Which amendment guarantees the right to a lawyer?

Back

6th Amendment