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Freedom of speech is protected by which amendment to the United States Constitution?

• A) First Amendment

• B) Second Amendment

• C) Fourth Amendment

• D) Fifth Amendment

Which Amendment protects the right for people to keep and bear arms?

• A. 4th Amendment

• B. 6th Amendment

• C. 1st Amendment

• D. 2nd Amendment

Protection against self-incrimination is a protected right under which amendment?

• A) First Amendment

• B) Fourth Amendment

• C) Fifth Amendment

• D) Sixth Amendment

Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures is provided under which amendment?

• A) First Amendment

• B) Second Amendment

• C) Third Amendment

• D) Fourth Amendment

Which of the following are the three branches of the United States government?

• A. Federal, State, Local

• B. Democratic, Republican, Independent

• C. Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• D. Congress, President, Supreme Court

The Bill of Rights is an important addition to the U.S. Constitution because it -

• A. Contains ideas from the Enlightenment philosophers

• B. Includes specific rights to which American citizens are entitled

• C. Outlines the requirements for being President of the United States

• D. Lists the grievances the American colonists had against the British king

Which of the following ideas was included in the Declaration of Independence?

• A. Everyone should have a job.

• B. Everyone should join the military.

• C. All people must vote.

• D. All people are created equal.

What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

• A) To interpret laws

• B) To enforce laws

• Writing and debating bills that may become law

• D) To appoint judges

What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government?

• A) To make laws

• B) To enforce laws

• C) To Interpret laws and ensure that they follow the Constitution

• D) To create the federal budget

What is the main responsibility of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government?

• A) To write and pass laws

• B) To interpret laws

• C) To enforce and carry out laws

• D) To settle disputes between states