Which branch of the US government is represented by Congress (the Senate and
the House of Representatives)? - ANSWER Legislation
The President and Vice President represent which branch of the United States
government? ANSWER Executive
Which branch of the US government is represented by the Supreme Court (and its
lower courts)? - ANSWER Judicial
What are the three branches of the United States Government? - ANSWER:
Legislative, executive, and judicial
Article I of the United States Constitution establishes which arm of government? -
Answer: Legislative (Congress)
What branch of the United States government is formed under Article II of the
Constitution? - ANSWER Executive (President & Vice President)
Article III of the United States Constitution establishes which branch of
government? - Answer: Judicial (Courts)
What does the First Amendment to the Constitution guarantee? - ANSWER 1.
Freedom of Religion
2. Freedom of speech.
3. Freedom of press
4. The right of peaceful assembly.
5. The right to petition the government for the resolution of problems.
, What does the Second Amendment to the Constitution guarantee? - ANSWER The
right to own and bear arms
What does the Third Amendment to the Constitution prohibit? - ANSWER
Quartering soldiers in private houses
What does the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution prohibit? - ANSWER
Unreasonable searches and seizures.
What does the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution guarantee? - ANSWER Due
Process of Law
What does the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantee? - ANSWER 1. A
quick and public trial.
2. A Jury
3. Information regarding the nature and cause of any accusations.
4. The chance to face accusers.
5. Procedure for getting favourable witnesses
6. A lawyer.
What does the Seventh Amendment to the Constitution guarantee? - ANSWER A
civil jury trial in circumstances where the matter is more than $20 in value.
What does the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution prohibit? - ANSWER 1:
excessive bail.
2. Excessive Fines
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