10 questions
If the Supreme Court declares a law written by Congress unconstitutional, what is this an example of?
Executive Checks
Judicial Privilege
Checks and Balances
Government Balance
The State of Arizona recently decided to allow firearms on public university campuses. Which amendment did they base this decision on?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
Which of these is a freedom NOT protected by the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Speech
Freedom to Privacy
Freedom of Religion
Which of these is an example of ways that the Executive Branch can check the Legislative?
The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional
Congress overrides a veto with a ⅔ vote
The President nominates a new Supreme Court justice
The President vetoes a bill passed by Congress
Which of these is an example of a U.S. citizen’s obligation? (2 answers)
Vote
Jury Duty
Serve in the military
Protest unfair laws
Following statement is false, choose the answer to make it true: The Legislative Branch is made up of 2 houses- Congress and the House of Representatives.
The Legislative Branch is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives
The Legislative Branch is made up of the Senate and the President
The Legislative Branch is made up of the Supreme Court and the President
The Legislative Branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the Supreme Court
Following statement is false, choose the answer to make it true: The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are known as The Preamble.
The Preamble is all 27 Amendments
The First 10 Amendments are known as the Bill of Rights
The First 10 Amendments are known as the Declaration of Independence
The Preamble is in the Declaration of Independence
Following statement is false, choose the answer to make it true: As a U.S. citizen, it is your obligation to run for public office.
As a U.S. citizen, you are not allowed to run for public office
As a U.S. citizen, it is your job to run for public office
As a U.S. citizen, it is you obligation to run for Supreme Court
As a U.S. citizen, it is your right to run for public office.
Following statement is false, choose the answer to make it true: The Executive Branch is responsible for writing and creating new laws.
The Executive Branch is responsible for nominating Senators.
The Legislative Branch is responsible for writing and creating new laws
The Executive Branch is responsible for micromanaging the country.
The Judicial Branch is responsible for writing and creating new laws.
Following statement is false, choose the answer to make it true: Johnny D. was having a few friends over to his apartment for game night. The police were called by a neighbor because of a noise complaint. When they arrived, they entered into his home without permission then, found an illegal firearm and arrested Johnny. His case was thrown out in court because the police violated his 5th Amendment rights.
His case was thrown out in court because the police violated his 4th Amendment rights
His case was thrown out in court because the police violated his 6th Amendment rights.
His case was thrown out in court because the police violated his 7th Amendment rights.
His case was thrown out in court because the police violated his 3rd Amendment rights.