Chapter 1

Question 1

sets up the basic structure of the united states

Answer 1

u.s. constitution (checks and balances)

Question 2

what are the three branches of government

Answer 2

legislative
executive
judiciary

Question 3

makes the laws (federal, state, local)

Answer 3

legislative

Question 4

carries out the laws

Answer 4

executive

Question 5

interprets the laws

Answer 5

judiciary

Question 6

popular name given to the first 10 amendments if the united states and establishes the individual rights for all citizens

Answer 6

bill of rights

Question 7

how many words does the bill of rights have and what date did it become effective

Answer 7

462 words, December 15, 1791

Question 8

1st amendment

Answer 8

freedom of speech

Question 9

2nd amendment

Answer 9

right to keep and bear arms

Question 10

4th amendment

Answer 10

right of people to be secure (search and seizure), arrest against probable cause

Question 11

5th amendment

Answer 11

right against self incrimination, against “double jeopardy,” to due process law

Question 12

6th amendment

Answer 12

right to speedy trial, jury trial, know charges against you, cross-examine witnesses, to a lawyer, compel witnesses and one’s behalf

Question 13

8th amendment

Answer 13

right to reasonable bail, against excessive fines, against cruel and unusual punishments

Question 14

14 amendment

Answer 14

“due process clause” “equal protection”