Question

12 what was the main purpose of the bill of rights?
key words: purpose = main goal
bill of rights = first 10 amendment

a. to limit the power of state governments
b. to protect individual liberties
c. to strengthen the presidency
d. to replace the articles of confederation

1. which example best shows checks and balances?

a. congress passes a law
b. the president vetoes a law passed by congress
c. states create their own constitutions
d. citizens vote in elections

a. congress passes a law
b. the president vetoes a law passed by congress
c. states create their own constitutions
d. citizens vote in elections

Explanation:

For question 12: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) was added to guarantee specific fundamental freedoms and protections for individuals against overreach by the federal government. Option A is incorrect because it limits federal, not state, power initially; Option C is wrong as it does not expand presidential power; Option D is incorrect because the Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation, not the Bill of Rights.

For question 13: Checks and balances is a system where each branch of government can limit the actions of the others. The president (executive branch) vetoing a law passed by Congress (legislative branch) is a direct example of this system. Option A is just a legislative function, Option C relates to state sovereignty, and Option D is a democratic process, not checks and balances.

Answer:

1. B. To protect individual liberties
2. B. The president vetoes a law passed by Congress