Final b. 12/2024

Front

What is the supreme law of the land?

Back

The U.S. Constitution

Front

The Constitution does all of the following except... ▪ sets up the government, ▪ defines the government, protects basic rights of Americans

Back

enforces the law

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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

Back

The Bill of Rights

Front

All of the following are rights or freedoms from the First Amendment except... speech, religion, press

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freedom from search and seizure

Front

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Back

life, liberty

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What is the “rule of law”?

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Everyone must follow the law, Leaders must obey the law, No one is above the law.

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Name one branch or part of the government.

Back

Congress, President, the courts

Front

Which of the following does not make federal laws?
- Congress
- Senate and House (of Representatives)
- President
- U.S. or national legislature

Back

President

Front

What are the two active parts of the U.S. Congress?

Back

the Senate and House (of Representatives)

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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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100