Understanding The U.S Constitution And The Bill If Rights

Question 1

What is the U.S. Constitution’s role?

Answer 1

It establishes the framework for government.

Question 2

What document outlines individual rights in the U.S.?

Answer 2

The Bill of Rights.

Question 3

What is the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

Answer 3

It defines individual liberties and serves as a framework for the U.S.

Question 4

What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 4

It was adapted before the Constitution and asserted the principle that ‘all men are created equal.’

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The U.S. Constitution divides government into _______.

Answer 5

3 branches.

Question 6

True or False: The English Bill of Rights influenced the U.S. Constitution.

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

What are the safeguards for freedom outlined in the U.S. Constitution?

Answer 7

They include protections for speech, religion, and due process.

Question 8

What year was the English Bill of Rights enacted?

Answer 8

1689.

Question 9

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

Answer 9

Individual liberties from government infringement.

Question 10

What principle is highlighted in the phrase ‘all men are created equal’?

Answer 10

Equality.

Question 11

What does the term ‘due process’ refer to?

Answer 11

The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The framework for the United States was established by the _______.

Answer 12

U.S. Constitution.

Question 13

What document served as a precursor to the U.S. Constitution?

Answer 13

The Declaration of Independence.

Question 14

What does the term ‘separation of powers’ mean?

Answer 14

The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches.

Question 15

What are the three branches of government?

Answer 15

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Question 16

True or False: The Bill of Rights was created after the Constitution was ratified.

Answer 16

True.

Question 17

Courts can declared laws and actions unconstitutional

Answer 17

Judicial review

Question 18

When a division occur with 3 branches to prevent tyranny

Answer 18

Separation of powers

Question 19

Allows each branch and limit the power of the others preventing the 3 branches to be to powerful

Answer 19

Checks and balances

Question 20

Give an example of a fundamental right protected under the U.S. Constitution.

Answer 20

An example of a fundamental right protected under the U.S. Constitution is the freedom of the press, as reflected under the 1st Amendment.