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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich document guarantees freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and protection from unreasonable search and seizure?Bill of RightsDeclaration of SentimentsAlbany Plan of UnionFederalist Papers
- 2. Multiple ChoiceBy which process can the United States Constitution be changed?vetoamendmentresolutionlegislative hearing
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best illustrates the principle of federalism?The president has the power to veto bills.Congress is divided into two houses.The Supreme Court has the power to review laws.Power is divided between the states and the national government.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government is responsible for enforcing (executing) laws?JudicialLegislativeExecutive
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe authors of the United States Constitution included a system of checks and balances toprevent any one branch of government from controlling the other branchesprotect states against the power of the national governmentguarantee respect for the freedoms listed in the Bill of Rightssafeguard the United States against foreign attacks
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the federal government is most directly affected by the results of the United States Census, or population count?President's CabinetHouse of RepresentativesSupreme CourtSenate
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch is the law making branch?ExecutiveJudicialLegislative
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch interprets laws?ExectuiveJudicialLegislative
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate (Congress)?ExectuiveJudicialLegislative
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch decides what a law means?ExectuiveLegislativeJudicial
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch can declare laws unconsitutional?ExecutiveJudicialLegislative
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich house of Congress has the number of representatives based on population?The SenateThe House of Representatives
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which protection is included in your first amendment right?
Freedom of Reading
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Travel
Freedom of Equality
- 14. Multiple Choice
Why is it difficult for Congress to override a veto?
They would need to go against an executive order.
They would have to get a judge to approve the bill.
They would need to have a two-thirds majority vote.
They would have to stick to a very strict time-frame.
- 15. Multiple Choice
The president can “check” the power of the legislative branch by
vetoing a law.
issuing an executive order.
granting a pardon.
petitioning Congress.
- 16. Multiple Choice
True or False: There are limitations to freedom of speech.
True
False
- 17. Multiple Choice
True of False: The Executive Branch is the most powerful branch of government because it includes the office of the president.
True
False
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