WI Forward - Wisconsin Forward Social Studies: History/Government Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What does the First Amendment protect?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

Answer

The First Amendment protects five fundamental freedoms.

Question 2

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Declare separation from Britain and explain the reasons

Answer

It formally announced the colonies' separation from Britain and justified it.

Question 3

How does the amendment process work?

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds of Congress proposes; three-fourths of states ratify

Answer

Requires two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of states.

Question 4

What was the significance of Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?

Accepted Answer

Ruled racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional

Answer

It overturned 'separate but equal' and declared school segregation unconstitutional.

Question 5

What type of government does the United States have?

Accepted Answer

Federal constitutional republic

Answer

The U.S. is a federal constitutional republic with elected representatives.

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