Unit 1 Overview

What is the highest law in the U.S.?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The U.S. Supreme Court

• The U.S. Code of Justice

What are the 3 parts of the U.S. Constitution?

• The Preamble, the Twelve Articles, and the Bill of Rights

• The Preamble, The Seven Articles, and the Bill of Rights

• The Beginning, the Middle, and the End

What kind of U.S. policy is a plan of action towards another country?

• Domestic

• Foreign

• War

What are ideals?

• A way of life for a group of people that includes things like language, religion, and customs.

• Important beliefs

• A system of making war and peace

True or False: A Presidential Pardon is where the President forgives someone of a federal crime, or excuses someone from a punishment.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• to expand government powers

• to protect the President's powers

• to protect individual freedoms

Which amendment in the U.S. Constitution allows people to have a weapon to protect themselves?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

Which branch of the U.S. Government is responsible for creating laws?

• Legislative (U.S. Congress)

• Executive (U.S. President)

• Judicial (U.S. Supreme Court)

What is an economy?

• a system of making war and peace

• a system of producing and distributing goods and services

• a system of taking over land

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing or carrying out laws?

• Legislative (U.S. Congress)

• Executive (U.S. President)

• Judicial (U.S. Supreme Court)