What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

to protect the basic rights of the people

give everyone the right to vote

What are the two parts of the Congress?

Senate and House of Representatives

Which of the following best shows the United States Government providing for the common defense?

The government maintains a national military.

The government maintains national parks.

The government provides a free education.

The government builds and maintains roads.

Which of the following BEST describes a democracy?

A government by the people and for the people.

A government where ALL land is owned by the people.

A government that controls the economy.

A government ruled by a monarch.

Which is NOT a characteristic of a democracy?

The government has complete control with no checks and balances on its power.

Newspapers can criticize the president

Citizens have many rights and freedoms

The people run the government by voting.

Democratic governments function to promote the common good. Which of the following are ways in which the U.S. Government promotes the common good? Select TWO correct answers.

enforcing speed limits on highways

Why did many delegates insist on adding ten amendments to the Constitution soon after it was ratified?

to protect the basic rights of the people

to establish guidelines for political parties

to outline the powers of each branch of government

to limit the powers of state governments

Why did the writers of the Constitution add checks and balances to the federal government?

to prevent any one branch from controlling the government

to allow leaders to make bolder decisions

to ensure that all power belonged to the people

to set guidelines for making amendments to the Constitution

When the Preamble mentions "securing the blessings of liberty" it refers to:

ensuring freedom for US citizens

giving everyone the right to vote

establishing a national security force

What did the 3/5 Compromise settle a dispute over?

If slaves would be counted as population

Chapter 8 - The Constitution Review Game

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Which branch is responsible for enforcing the laws?

Legislative

Executive

Congressional

Judicial

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What is the job of the Judicial Branch?

make laws

enforce laws

understand and interpret laws

all of the above

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A democratic government exists to serve the needs and wants of the ________.

people

government

states

leaders

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What is another word for liberty?

government

freedom

welfare

defense

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Which of the following is not a LEVEL of government?

federal

state

executive

local

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the Preamble as a purpose for the US Government?

providing food for everyone

maintaining order

promoting freedom

ensuring national security

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What is the main job of the legislative branch of the government?

carry out the laws

decide whether the laws follow the Constitution

make laws

enforce the laws set up by the Constitution

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Chapter 8 - The Constitution Review Game

Which branch is responsible for enforcing the laws?

What is the job of the Judicial Branch?

A democratic government exists to serve the needs and wants of the ________.

What is another word for liberty?

Which of the following is not a LEVEL of government?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the Preamble as a purpose for the US Government?

What is the main job of the legislative branch of the government?

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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Who is the leader of the Executive Branch of government at the National Level?

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