Constitution day quiz

Checks and balances is a system that is in place to make sure no branch or individual is too powerful. An example of this is

• Laws are passed by Congress and approved by Presidents.
• Congress makes laws.

• The Supreme Court has 9 judges.

• The Supreme Court looks over laws.

When we talk about the Federal Government, which two other words mean the same thing as "Federal?"

• "Central" and "National"

• "State" and "Local"

• "Democratic" and "Republican"

• "Municipal" and "Providential"

The United State's constitution codifies the federal government's right to levy taxes

• True

• False

The United State's constitution codifies citizen's right to vote

• True

• False

The 1st Amendment to the constitution protects free speech (with certain exceptions: incitement to imminent lawless action, true threats, obscenity, defamation, fraud, child pornography, and speech that is integral to criminal conduct) against ramifications from:

• The Federal government

• Private industry

• All Americans

• Foreign Actors