S.S. Chapter 6 Review

Front

The ___________________ branch of government makes laws.

Back

legislative

Front

The president can limit the power of Congress with a(n) ____________.

Back

veto

Front

The ____________________ is the principle that the law applies to everyone, equally.

Back

rule of law

Front

The branch of government that interprets the law is the ________________ branch.

Back

judicial

Front

Another word for a law is a(n) ___________________.

Back

ordinance

Front

The first ten amendments to the U.S. constitution which guarantee basic rights for all citizens is called the ____________________.

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

When the price of goods increase while the value of money decreases is known as _______________.

Back

inflation

Front

Which of the following is an effect of Shays’ Rebellion?

Back

An effect of the rebellion was that people saw the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation, including that the federal government could not collect taxes or maintain an army, This led to a concern that more people may take the law into their own hands.

Front

What was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

Back

It laid a structure for sale of settlements of the Northwest Territory, the first time the U.S. planned to expand westward.

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What are some of the ways that the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights affect your life and life in your community?

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The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights guarantee rights such as practicing any religion, attending a peaceful protest, and the right to free speech.