Rule of Law and Independent Judiciary Worksheet

The idea that laws apply equally to all people is known as __________.

• Equality before the law

• Rule of law

• Justice

• Fairness

The outlines the structure of the U.S. government and guarantees certain basic rights to its citizens.

• Constitution
• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Federalist Papers

Which phrase from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution best demonstrates that the government's power comes from the people?

• We the People

• provide for the common defence

• secure the Blessings of Liberty

• do ordain and establish this Constitution

According to the U.S. Constitution, after a bill is passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, it must be sent to the President. If the President vetoes the bill, Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote in both houses.

This process is an example of which principle of limited government?

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

What is the primary goal of the Bill of Rights?

• Establish government branches

• Set up state boundaries

• Limit the power of the president

• Guarantee personal liberties

__________ describes a system where power is shared between central and regional governments.

• Federalism

• Unitary

• Confederation

• Autocracy

What happens if a state law conflicts with a federal law?

• The state law takes precedence over the federal law.

• The federal law overrides the state law due to the Supremacy Clause.

• Both laws are enforced equally.

• The conflict is ignored unless Congress intervenes.

Which phrase in the First Amendment protects the right of people to gather together for a common purpose?

• Freedom of Assembly

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of the Press

Which group is protected by the due process rights outlined in the Fifth Amendment?

• immigrants

• people accused of crimes

• voters

• members of Congress

Which amendment protects citizens from being subjected to searches and seizures without a warrant?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment