Foundations and Civics

Which principle was adopted by the US Constitution to ensure that not one branch of the government has more power than any other branch?

• popular sovereignty

• checks and balances

• judicial review

• republicanism

Bill of Rights

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution that protect the rights and freedoms of American citizens.

• A change to the Constitution.

• The branch that carries out the laws. The president is in this branch.

• A type of government where a ruler, like a king, has power for life.

Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

• Common Sense was published.
• The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.
• The American Revolution ends.
• The Declaration of Independence is signed.

The Bill of Rights was added to the US Constitution primarily to

• provide the President with the power in times of crisis

• establish a fair and impartial election process

• protect individual liberties

• guarantee voting rights to minorities

Which of the following gives American the freedom of speech, religion, press, and right to petition?

• 1st amendment

• 2nd amendment

• 4th amendent

• 5th amendment

Amendment

• The part of the Legislative Branch (Congress) that has two representatives from each state. There are 100 senators total.

• A group of citizens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trial.

• A change to the Constitution.

• The branch that carries out the laws. The president is in this branch.

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

• From the King
• From the Supreme Court
• From God
• From the people

The Supreme Court is the highest court that is found under this Branch of the US Government

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive
• Congressional

The House of Representatives and Senate are the 2 bodies that make up Congress. What branch of government to they fall under?

• Constitutional
• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

To prevent one person or group of people from having too much power, the US has the 3 branches of the government. Having the power of each checked and balanced by the others is an example of what concept?

• Democratic Power
• Counterbalance of Power 
• Division of Power
• Separation of Powers