Government Basics

The branch of government in charge of enforcing laws is the ​​​ (a)  

• executive
• judicial
• legislative

The branch of government in charge of writing new laws is the ​ (a)  

• legislative
• executive
• judicial

Signed 1215 CE, which of these took some power from the king and gave it to Parliament?

• English Bill of Rights

• Petition of Right

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

The United States is describe as being a 'nation of laws,' where 'law is king.' We call it the Rule of Law, but what does that mean?

• Whoever is in charge makes the law.

• It references the basic list of laws for the formation of our country.

• It is a declaration of basic rights.

• Our nation is governed by laws, not men- all are to be held equal before the law.

Freedom of religion and speech are included in which amendment to the Constitution?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

The right against unlawful searches and seizures is contained in which amendment to the Constitution?

• 3rd

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

The protection against the government taking your land without compensation is in which amendment to the Constitution?

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th

Who is able to declare war on another nation?

• The President

• Any State

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

To file formal criminal charges against a member of the government is the power of​ (a)   .

• impeachment
• constituents
• removal
• riders

What are today's major political parties?

• Tea Party and Green Party

• Bull-Moose Party and Populist Party

• Republican Party and Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party and Socialist Party