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The right of people to publish newspapers, magazines, and books is protected by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. What is an example of freedom of press?
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The First Amendment in the Bill of Rights lists basic freedoms of citizens; one is freedom of assembly. Which of the following is an example of freedom of assembly?
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The right of people to say what they believe is protected by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. Which of the following is an example of freedom of speech?
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The main job of the legislative branch is to
make the laws.
The main job of the judicial branch is to
decide the meaning of laws.
The main job of the executive branch is to
carry out and enforce the laws.
The President of the United States represents which branch of government?
Executive
The Congress of the United States represents which branch of government?
Legislative
The Supreme Court of the United States represents which branch of government?
Judicial
The president has the power to veto a bill that has passed both houses of Congress. This is an example of
the executive branch checking the legislative branch.
Congress can override a veto by having two-thirds of the Senate and two-thirds of the House of Representatives vote against the veto. This is an example of
the legislative branch checking the executive branch.
The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This means the law does not meet the requirements of the Constitution. This is an example of
the judicial branch checking the legislative branch.
The U.S. Constitution includes the idea of federalism. What does that mean?
powers are divided between the federal government and state governments.
What is meant in the opening phrase,“We the People,” in the preamble to the United States Constitution?
All the people of the United States.
What is one right or freedom given in the Bill of Rights and give an example:
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What is one right or freedom given in the Bill of Rights and give an example:
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