Constitution and Bill of Rights
Grade 5 - Social Studies - Challenge Me
Which constitutional idea means "government power is restricted by laws and rights"?
- checks and balances
- separation of powers
- popular sovereignty
- limited government
Which example shows separation of powers?
- Congress writes laws, the President carries them out, and courts interpret them
- officials must follow the Constitution even when they disagree
- a person accused of a crime must receive a fair process
- states run elections while the national Constitution protects voting rights
Which Bill of Rights protection is connected to the Fourth Amendment?
- protection from unreasonable searches
- freedom of religion
- freedom of speech
- right to a fair trial
Which responsibility helps people use protection from unreasonable searches fairly?
- serve on a jury when legally called
- listen respectfully to opposing views
- respect other people's rights while using your own
- learn the facts before judging a case
Why does the Constitution matter in this example: courts can review whether a law follows the Constitution?
- it replaces evidence with guesses
- it sets rules and limits for government power
- it lets one person make every decision
- it removes all rights from citizens
Which constitutional idea means "power is shared between national and state governments"?
- checks and balances
- federalism
- limited government
- popular sovereignty
Which example shows limited government?
- states run elections while the national Constitution protects voting rights
- a person accused of a crime must receive a fair process
- citizens vote for representatives who make laws
- officials must follow the Constitution even when they disagree
Which Bill of Rights protection is connected to the First Amendment?
- right to petition government
- freedom of religion
- right to a fair trial
- protection from unfair loss of life, liberty, or property
Which responsibility helps people use freedom of speech fairly?
- respect that others may worship differently or not at all
- serve on a jury when legally called
- listen respectfully to opposing views
- respect other people's rights while using your own
Why does the Constitution matter in this example: a person accused of a crime must receive a fair process?
- it removes all rights from citizens
- it lets one person make every decision
- it replaces evidence with guesses
- it sets rules and limits for government power