The Constitution

Which document guarantees freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and protection from unreasonable search and seizure?

• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Sentiments
• Albany Plan of Union
• Federalist Papers

By which process can the United States Constitution be changed?

• veto
• amendment
• resolution
• legislative hearing

Which statement best illustrates the principle of federalism?

• The president has the power to veto bills.
• Congress is divided into two houses.
• The Supreme Court has the power to review laws.
• Power is divided between the states and the national government.

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing (executing) laws?

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Executive 

The authors of the United States Constitution included a system of checks and balances to

• prevent any one branch of government from controlling the other branches
• protect states against the power of the national government
• guarantee respect for the freedoms listed in the Bill of Rights
• safeguard the United States against foreign attacks

Which part of the federal government is most directly affected by the results of the United States Census, or population count?

• President's Cabinet
• House of Representatives
• Supreme Court
• Senate

Which branch is the law making branch?

• Executive
• Judicial 
• Legislative

Which branch interprets laws?

• Exectuive 
• Judicial 
• Legislative

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

• Exectuive
• Judicial 
• Legislative

Which branch decides what a law means?

• Exectuive
• Legislative
• Judicial