Arkansas Civics Exam

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What is the supreme law of the land?

Back

The Constitution

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What does the Constitution do?

Back

Set up and defined the government and protect the basic rights of Americans

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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

Back

We the People

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What is an amendment?

Back

A change or addition to the constitution

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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

Back

The Bill of Rights

Front

Which one is NOT protected by the First Amendment? Press, Religion, Speech, Right to Bear Arms

Back

Right to Bear Arms

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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Back

27

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What is freedom of religion?

Back

A person can practice any religion, or no religion

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What is the economic system in the United States?

Back

A capitalist (or market) economy

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What is the “rule of law?”

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The idea that everyone, including leaders, must obey the law