Bill of Rights & Constitution

What were the Articles of Confederation?

• newspaper articles discussing a new governement
• another term for the Constitution
• America's first attempt at a national government
• the Bill of Rights

Which of the following as a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• the national government had very limited power
• the national government could not declare war
• soldier uniforms were poor quality
• only one person was in charge of the whole country

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 right to keep and bear arms

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

Which amendment guarantees the right to a lawyer?

• 1st Amendment
• 2nd Amendment
• 4th Amendment
• 6th Amendment