Basics of Government

Which of these freedoms is outlines in the 1st Amendment?

• Freedom of Religion

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair, speedy trial

• Right to own property

This branch of government makes sure that laws are enforced

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Congress

The ideal of popular sovereignty states that the people choose laws by (a)  

These 9 justices judge laws based on the constitution, making them a part of the _____ branch

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Congress

How many senators are elected per state?

• Depends on population

• 2

In Congress, this body has 435 members and has a minimum age requirement of 25

• US House of Representatives

• Senate

• Texas House of Representatives

• Texas Senate

Which of these is not a level under federalism?

• National

• Regional

• State

• Local

This document has been amended 507 times and was adopted in 1876

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Texas State Constitution

• US Constitution

The idea that the government should divide its functions so as to not become too powerful is called:

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Should the government limit freedoms to make people more safe?

• Yes

• No