Constitution

What was the name of the first written government of the United States?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Pact of the U.S. Representatives

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• judicial

• legislative

• executive

• associative

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

• judicial

• legislative

• executive

• associative

Which branch of government upholds the law and decides what the laws mean?

• judicial

• legislative

• executive

• associative

Which word means a written plan of government?

• article

• confederation

• constitution

• congress

How did the framers of the constitution keep the power of government in check? (select all that apply)

• Separation of powers

• checks and balances

• reserved powers to the state

• Bill of Rights

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• Article 1

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration

• Preamble

Which rights are protected in the first amendment? (select all that apply)

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of press

• Freedom of religion

• Right to assemble

Which of these is NOT a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

• Right to Due Process

• Right to Vote

• Right to Bear Arms

• Protection from cruel punishments

According to the Preamble, what is the military's job?

• To unify the country

• To make the laws

• To defend the country

• To decide what the laws mean