Government/Bill of Rights

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What are the Bill of Rights?

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First ten amendments to the Constitution

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Why are the Bill of Rights important?

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They protect the essential rights of Americans.

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What is the first amendment?

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Freedom of religion, speech, and press; rights of petition and assembly

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How many branches is the U.S government made of?

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Three branches

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What are the branches of government?

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Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

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What does the Judicial branch do?

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The Judicial branch interprets laws.

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What does checks and balances do?

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It limits the powers of each branch and keeps them from becoming too powerful

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What is the second amendment?

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Right to keep and bear arms

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What is the ten amendment?

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State's rights and powers

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What is the third amendment?

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No forced quartering of troops