OSW 13~Foundations of Gov't Practice

What are the Bill of Rights? Choose all that apply.

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.

• A list of protections to the individual rights of the people.

• The branches of government of the United States.

• The rules created by local, state, and national governments.

What is NOT one of the 3 Branches of Government?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Assembly Branch

• Judicial Branch

What is the purpose of establishing laws? Choose all that apply.

• Protecting Rights

• Providing Benefits

• Assigning Responsibilities

• Paying taxes

What is NOT part of the First Amendment ?

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Press

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Writing

What does the term 'federal government' mean?

• A government for the nation

• A government for the state

• A government for the city

• A government for the county

Making changes to the constitution means to_________________.

• propose

• amend

• petition

• create

A rule created by local, state, and national governments to protect people's rights is called______.

• change

• amend

• law

• purpose

Which statement below is true about the list of states that ratified the constitution to the left?

• Delaware and Connecticut ratified the constitution in 1788

• 7 states ratified the constitution in 1788

• South Carolina and New Hampshire ratified the constitution in 1787

• there were 3 states that ratified the constitution in 1787

Name one thing that is NOT something taxes pay for.

• Roads

• My vacation

• Railways

• clean harbors