Branches and Laws of Government

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What is the highest law of the United States?

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The Constitution

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What are the first 10 amendments called? a) The Preamble b) The Bill of Rights c) The Articles d) The Federalist Papers

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The Bill of Rights

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How many branches of government are there?

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Three

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Which branch makes laws?

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Legislative

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Who runs the judicial branch?

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Supreme court

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Who runs the executive branch?

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President

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How many senators does each state have?

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2

Front

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly?

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1st Amendment

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Why did many states want a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

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To protect individual freedoms

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Why were people afraid of the new Constitution without a Bill of Rights? a) They thought it would be too weak b) They thought the government might take away freedoms c) They thought it would cost too much money d) They thought states would lose land

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They thought the government might take away freedoms