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.