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Which of these is not specifically mentioned in the original constitution but is protected by the bill of rights - the right to a speedy fair trial

What was the main reason the bill of rights was added to the constitution - it was added to define the rights and freedoms to a citizen clearly

What checks do the other two branches of government have on the judicial branch - Supreme Court justices are appointed by the president and can be impeached by congress

Which of the following would best complete the chart - to interpret laws

Which of the following does the first amendment not protect - the right to bear arms

According to the idea of majority rule whose decisions make policy for everyone - the greatest number of people in a society

In the United States what is the definition of a naturalized citizen - a citizen who was born outside of the United States to foreign born parents

Why do American men 18 years or older have to register with the selective service - they must register so the federal government can contact them in case of a draft

Which of the following is required for a person to become a us citizen - foreign born people whose parents are not citizens must move to the U.S.

In which of the following examples would the bill of rights not play a role - a citizen shouted fire in a public theater

Which of the following was not a purpose that the free press was designed for - it was created to protect the images of elected officials

What is a doctrine of separation of powers - it divides the powers of government so that no one branch can abuse its power

What is due process of law - it is the right of citizens to be protected from actions by the government

What was one of the major problems faced by the delegates at the constitutional convention - the delegates argued over the way to avoid conflicts bet we a state law and a federal law

What are treason, bribery, or other higher crimes and misdemeanors grounds for - they are grounds for impeaching the president of the United States

The constitution allows for the removal of a president from office. What does this show about the American government - it based on a system of checks and balances

Why did James Madison promise to add a bill of rights to the constitution - he wanted to claim Americans fear that a strong central government might take way their rights

In the opinion of Alexis de Tocqueville why should citizens be motivated to join political interest groups - political groups do important work that even the largest government could not imagine

What proportion of both houses of congress must vote in favor of a bill in order to override a presidents veto - two- thirds

The fifth amendment protects anyone found not guilty in a criminal trial from being tried again for the same crime. What is the name for this protection - double jeopardy

Which of these rights is not specifically mentioned in the original constitution but is protected by the bill of rights - the right to a speedy fair trial

What is the main reason the bill of rights was added to the constitution - it was added to define the rights and freedoms of citizens clearly