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Unit 1 Foundations of US Government

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Unit 1 Foundations of US Government
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why did Congress pass the War Powers Resolution?

Congress wanted to expand its power to provide funding to the military.

Congress wanted to limit the president's power to send US troops into armed conflicts.

Congress wanted to regain control over its treaty-making powers.

Congress wanted to give the president the power to make battlefield decisions.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the Constitution of the United States?

To establish the official language of the United States

To outline the structure and powers of the federal government and the rights of the citizens

To declare independence from British rule

To provide a detailed list of laws for the country

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

First Amendment

Second Amendment

Fourth Amendment

Tenth Amendment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many branches of government are established by the U.S. Constitution?

Two

Three

Four

Five

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Executive

Legislative

Judicial

Bureaucratic

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of the checks and balances system?

To ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful

To check the accuracy of government financial accounts

To balance the federal budget

To provide checks to government employees

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which principle means that government powers are divided between the national and state governments?

Separation of Powers

Federalism

Checks and Balances

Republicanism

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