Quizizz: Constitution #2

What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

• Amendment
• Preamble
• Ratification
• Compromise

Which branch of government interprets laws?

• Judicial (courts)
• Executive (president)
• Legislative (Congress)

Which of the following is a system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power?

• Tyranny
• Checks and balances
• Federalism
• Ratification

This branch makes and passes laws for the country

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch executes or enforces the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative

Amendment 3 is best described as:

• Freedom to petition the government

• sharing powers between the federal and state governments

• Keeping soldiers from living in your home

• Due Process and protection under the law

Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?

• Right to an education
• Freedom of press
• Right to bear arms
• Right to privacy 

What is the name of the first 10 amendments?

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms?

• 3rd Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

• It gives more power to the President.

• It protects peoples' rights from the government.

• It weakens the power of the citizens.

• It strengthens the power of the legislative branch.