Arkansas Civics Practice Exam Part 1

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What is the supreme law of the land?

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The Constitution

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What does the Constitution do?

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Sets up and defines the government to 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?

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We the People

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What is an amendment?

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A change or addition to the Constitution.

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

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The Bill of Rights

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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

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27

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What is freedom of religion?

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A person can practice any religion, or no religion.

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What is the economic system in the United States?

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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.

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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Options: Best 2-out-of-3, Checks and balances, Term Limits, Voting

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Checks and balances