VV Government

Which of the following does the First Amendment protect?

• the right to bear arms
• the right to a trial by jury
• the right to privacy
• the right to free speech

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Constitution
• The Bill of Rights
• Articles of Confederation
• Checks & Balances

Where does the government get its power?

• the Constitution
• the Bill of Rights
• the Declaration of Independence
• the people

Who writes the laws of the U.S.?

• the President
• Senators
• House of Representatives
• both the House and the Senate

One provision of the First Amendment is

• freedom of speech.
• the right to an impartial jury.
• the right to bear arms.
• freedom from unusual punishments.

What does the constitutional concept called Checks and Balances mean?

• Each branch can check the local and state government's power.
• Each branch can check another branches power to ensure it does not become too powerful.
• The three branches can all do whatever they want without checking with each other.
• All of the branches have to agree on every decision made.

What document contains all the rules and instructions for a government?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Constitution
• The Nation's traditions
• The Social Contract

Which branch of government creates laws?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• Government

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• Declared war on Great Britain
• Gave all tax power to states
• Explained the powers of Congress
• Said the United States is a free and independent country

Who has veto power?

• Vice President
• President
• Secretary of State
• Congress