Understanding the U.S. Constitution

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Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the freedom of speech?

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First Amendment

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What is the primary purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

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To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

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Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

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Judicial Branch

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Federalism is best described as a system of government in which:

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Power is divided between national and state governments

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What is the first step in the process of amending the U.S. Constitution?

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Proposal by two-thirds of Congress

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Which of the following is an example of judicial review? Options: Congress passing a new law, The President vetoing a bill, The Supreme Court declaring a law unconstitutional, A state governor signing a bill into law

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The Supreme Court declaring a law unconstitutional

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The Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention resulted in:

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A bicameral legislature with proportional representation in one house and equal representation in the other

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Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

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Fourth Amendment

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How does the legislative branch check the power of the executive branch?

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By overriding presidential vetoes

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What is the main function of the executive branch of the U.S. government?

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To enforce laws