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Constitution and BOR
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful. | Checks and Balances |
| Which branch of government can veto bills and nominate judges? | Executive Branch (president and vice-president) |
| Which branch of government can impeach judges and the president? | Legislative Branch |
| Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional? | Judicial Branch |
| What are the three parts of the Constitution? | Preamble, Articles and Amendments |
| What are the first 10 Amendments called? | Bill of Rights |
| Which Amendment? Freedom of religion, assembly, press and speech | 1st Amendment |
| Which Amendment? Can not be put on trial for the same crime twice (no double jeopardy) | 5th Amendment |
| Which Amendment? Right to bear arms | 2nd Amedment |
| Which Amendment? Freedom from unreasonable searches | 4th Amendment |
| Which articles outline the 3 branches of government? | Articles 1-3 |
| Which article requires an oath of office for the president and judges? | Article 6 |