10 grade government class

Question 1

What is the Bill of Rights?

Answer 1

The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.

Question 2

True or False: The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Answer 3

The Legislative Branch.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The Bill of Rights protects individual _______.

Answer 4

freedoms

Question 5

What amendment protects the freedom of speech?

Answer 5

The First Amendment.

Question 6

True or False: The Executive Branch interprets laws.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

What does the Second Amendment protect?

Answer 7

The right to keep and bear arms.

Question 8

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

Answer 8

The Executive Branch.

Question 9

What is the main role of the Judicial Branch?

Answer 9

To interpret and apply the law.

Question 10

Which amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures?

Answer 10

The Fourth Amendment.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which amendment protects against self-incrimination? A) First B) Fifth C) Eighth

Answer 11

B) Fifth

Question 12

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

Answer 12

Cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 13

True or False: The Legislative Branch includes the President.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?

Answer 14

The Sixth Amendment.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a system that prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Answer 15

system of checks and balances

Question 16

What is the primary function of Congress?

Answer 16

To create laws.

Question 17

True or False: The President can veto legislation passed by Congress.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What does the Ninth Amendment state?

Answer 18

The enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional? A) Legislative B) Executive C) Judicial

Answer 19

C) Judicial

Question 20

What right does the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion?

Answer 20

The freedom of religion.

Question 21

True or False: The Bill of Rights applies only to the federal government.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

Answer 22

To interpret the Constitution and federal law.

Question 23

Which amendment addresses the rights of states?

Answer 23

The Tenth Amendment.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The _______ Amendment protects the right to assemble peacefully.

Answer 24

First

Question 25

True or False: The right to bear arms is unlimited under the Second Amendment.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What does the Fifth Amendment guarantee in criminal cases?

Answer 26

Due process of law.

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which amendment protects against double jeopardy? A) Third B) Fifth C) Seventh

Answer 27

B) Fifth

Question 28

What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?

Answer 28

It ensures the protection of individual liberties against government infringement.

Question 29

Which branch of government is headed by the President?

Answer 29

The Executive Branch.

Question 30

What does the Fourth Amendment require for search warrants?

Answer 30

Probable cause.

Question 31

True or False: The Legislative Branch can impeach the President.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

What does the Sixth Amendment ensure for defendants?

Answer 32

The right to a fair trial.

Question 33

Fill in the blank: The _______ Amendment prohibits excessive bail.

Answer 33

Eighth