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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? (1 point) Responses The Articles of Confederation The Articles of Confederation The inalienable rights The inalienable rights The Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence The Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights

The correct answer is The Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights refers to the first ten amendments to the Constitution. These amendments were added to the Constitution in 1791, a few years after the Constitution itself was ratified. The Bill of Rights guarantees certain fundamental rights and freedoms of the American people, such as the freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, the right to bear arms, and the right to a fair trial. To find this information, you can consult any reputable source that discusses the U.S. Constitution and its amendments.

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.

What did the Declaration of Independence do? (1 point) Responses Declared our independence from Great Britain Declared our independence from Great Britain Declared our independence from France Declared our independence from France Gave women the right to vote Gave women the right to vote Freed the slaves

Declared our independence from Great Britain

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? (1 point) Responses The President The President Checks and balances Checks and balances The People The People Freedom of speech Freedom of speech

Checks and balances

Who is in charge of the executive branch? (1 point) Responses The Speaker of the House The Speaker of the House The Prime Minister The Prime Minister The President The President The Chief Justice The Chief Justice

The President

Who makes federal laws? (1 point) Responses Congress Congress The states The states The President The President The Supreme Court

Congress

7. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? (1 point)

The House of Representatives and the courts
The House of Lords and the House of Commons
The Senate and House of Representatives
The Senate and the courts

The Senate and House of Representatives

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? (1 point) Responses Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives Because of the state's population Because of the state's population Because of the geographical size of the state Because of the geographical size of the state Because of the state's location

Because of the state's population

What is the highest court in the United States? (1 point) Responses Federal Court Federal Court The Presidential Court The Presidential Court The U.S. Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court State Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court