Bill of Rights Video Hyperdoc

What was the original goal of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• To establish a strong central government

• To give more power to the individual states

• To revise the existing Articles of Confederation

• To create a new system of checks and balances

Why did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention decide to create a new document instead of just revising the Articles of Confederation?

• They wanted to give more power to the states

• They realized the Articles of Confederation were too flawed to be easily revised

• They wanted to include a system of checks and balances

• They wanted to make it easier to amend the Constitution

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for signing bills into law?

• The legislative branch

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  The executive branch

• The judicial branch

• The cabinet

What is the primary role of the judicial branch in the U.S. government?

• To propose and pass laws

• To enforce the laws

• To interpret the laws and resolve disputes

• To elect the President

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• To allow citizens to vote for their representatives

• To ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful

• To make it difficult to amend the Constitution

• To require unanimous approval from the states to pass laws

What are the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution called?

• Branches of Government

• Amendments

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights