1. What is the purpose of the Constitution? |
The purpose of the Constitution is to establish the structure of the federal government, define the government’s power and duty, and guarantee certain basic rights to citizens. |
2. Who is responsible for interpreting the Constitution? |
The Supreme Court is responsible for interpreting the Constitution. |
3. What is the difference between a federal law and a state law? |
Federal laws are laws made by the federal government and apply to the entire country. State laws are laws made by the state government and only apply to the state in which they are made. |
4. What is the difference between a constitutional amendment and a regular law? |
A constitutional amendment is a formal change to the Constitution, while a regular law is a law made by Congress or a state legislature. |
5. What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights? |
The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect the basic rights of citizens from the government. |
6. What is the difference between the Supreme Court and other federal courts? |
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and is the final court of appeals. Other federal courts are lower courts that handle cases at the trial level. |
7. What is the purpose of the 14th Amendment? |
The 14th Amendment was passed to ensure that all citizens are treated equally under the law, regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. |
8. What is the difference between a civil case and a criminal case? |
A civil case is a lawsuit between two or more parties, while a criminal case is a legal action brought by the government against an individual who is accused of breaking the law. |