Government

The power of the president to veto a bill passed by Congress is an example of which of principle of the Constitution?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks & Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

The big 5, the freedoms of Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, and Petition are found in the -

• 1st Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

Which amendment protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures and states that warrants may not be issued without probable cause?

• 1st amendment

• 4th amendment

• 5th amendment

• 10th amendment

Which principle of the Constitution is the division and sharing of power between the Federal and State Governments?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Checks & Balances

• Individual Rights

Which amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear arms?

• 2nd amendment

• 3rd amendment

• 5th amendment

• 7th amendment

Protects against self-incrimination and provided for due process, or a fair trial.

• 5th amendment

• 6th amendment

• 7th amendment

• 8th amendment

Ensures a speedy and public trial with a right to an attorney in a criminal trial -

• 5th amendment

• 6th amendment

• 7th amendment

• 8th amendment

Protects citizens from excessive fines and bail; cruel or unusual punishment.

• 5th amendment

• 6th amendment

• 7th amendment

• 8th amendment

the governments right to rule comes from the people

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Individual Rights

1. Congress-legislative branch makes laws.
2. President-executive branch carries out the laws.
3. Courts-judicial branch explains and interprets the laws.

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism