Question

20 POINTS FOR WHOEVER GETS THESE ALL RIGHT.

What does “Supreme Law of the Land” mean when describing the Constitution?
Question 1 options:
A.It can never be changed.
B.The federal laws and state laws are equal.
C.Both states and the federal governments can make laws but the state laws must abide by the federal laws.
D.The Constitution is followed by the whole world.

Our government is separated into three branches. What was the purpose of creating these branches?
Question 2 options:
A.To prevent war between the states
B.To create a separation of powers and prevent one branch from having too much power
C.To create an organized system for trade and tariffs
D.To provide economic security for the upper class

What is the definition of the term checks and balances ?
Question 3 options:
a.A system that gives more power to the executive branch
b.A system under which each of the three branches of government limits the powers of the other two branches
c.A system that gives the states more power than the federal government
d.A system that gives the federal government more power than the states

Why is the Constitution considered a living document?
Question 4 options:
a.It allows for checks and balances
b.The President has the ability to veto changes
c.Amendments can be added to change it
d.Courts can provide judicial review

Why were the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
Question 5 options:
a.To strengthen the central government
b.To prevent the government from taking away personal rights
c.To remedy the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
d.To take give more power to the states

Which of the following is not protected by the First Amendment?

Question 6 options:
a.Freedom of speech
b.Freedom of the press
c.The right to bear arms <---
d.The right to peacefully assemble

Answer 1

B) to create a seperation of powers and prevent one branch from having too much power

Answer 2

C. Both states and the federal governments can make laws, but the state laws must abide by the federal law.