Unit 3-US Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the _____.
A
Bill of Rights.
2
Q
What are the three branches of government established by the Constitution?
A
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
3
Q
What was Shay’s rebellion?
A
A violent insurrection in the Massachusetts countryside between 1786 and 1787 showed the weakness of the article of confederation.
4
Q
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the First Amendment? A) Freedom of Speech B) Right to Bear Arms C) Freedom of Religion
A
B) Right to Bear Arms.
5
Q
What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?
A
Unreasonable searches and seizures.
6
Q
What does the Fifth Amendment guarantee?
A
Rights related to legal proceedings, including protection against self-incrimination.
