Civics DeSSA Social Studies Review

What is the main purpose of the United States Constitution?

• Create a stronger national government

• End slavery

• Start the Civil War

• Create political parties

How many branches of government are there?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which branch makes laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Military

Which branch enforces laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Senate

Which branch interprets laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Cabinet

What does checks and balances do?

• Raises taxes

• Prevents one branch from becoming too powerful

• Elects judges

• Creates amendments

What is federalism?

• National government controls everything

• Power shared between national and state governments

• Rule by judges only

• Local government only

What are the first ten amendments called?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• Federalist Papers

Which amendment protects freedom of speech?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

What does due process mean?

• Free voting

• Fair treatment under the law

• Lower taxes

• No rules