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Government Chapter 4 Review Questions

Which branch of the government makes the laws?

The Legislative Branch

Which branch of government interprets the laws and makes sure they are constitutional?

The Judicial Branch

What does unconstitutional mean?

It does not follow/match the constitution, it is a law that breaks the constitution

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

The Executive Branch

Where can you find the Bill of Rights?

The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the constitution

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

27

Which part of the Constitution is the introduction?

The Preamble

What part of the Constitution explains the three branches of government?

The first 3 Articles

A change or addition to the Constitution is called what?

An Amendment

What document explains the rights people have?

The Bill of Rights

Eminent Domain means…

The government can take your property/things if it will help the country

Equal Protection means…

The laws and rights apply to everyone the same way

Majority rule means…

Whichever side has the most votes wins.

Representative Democracy means…

We vote for people to go work in the government and vote for us

Judicial Review means…

The courts can look at a law to see if it is unconstitutional

The Constitution fixed the Articles of Confederation by:

Making the national government stronger