Constitution and the Bill of Rights

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• executive
• legislative
• judicial

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• executive
• legislative
• judicial

Which branch is made up of the President and his Cabinet

• executive
• legislative
• judicial

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

• executive
• legislative
• judicial

What are checks and balances?

• tools used for measurement
• forms of money
• documents which are made into law
• a way to make sure no branch of government has too much power

Who has the power to sign or veto laws?

• The Vice President
• The Speaker of the House
• The President
• The Chief Justice

Which amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, and press?

• 1st Amendment
• 2nd Amendment
• 4th Amendment
• 8th Amendment

What freedom gives us the right to gather in groups to protest peacefully?

• assembly
• press
• petition
• speech

What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

• Declaration of Independence
• The US Constitution
• The Articles of Confederation
• The English Bill of Rights

According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if

• the neighbors sign a petition.
• the chief of police gives permission.
• a judge issues a warrant.
• the have a written note from your mother.