8th grade US History Civics Test - 20 questions

Front

What is the "supreme law of the land"?

Back

The US Constitution

Front

What is one purpose of the US Constitution?

Back

Protect the basic rights of Americans

Front

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

Back

The Bill of Rights

Front

Which is a right or freedom from the First Amendment? Options: Right to free exercise of religion, Right to vote, Right to avoid taxes, Right to bear arms

Back

Right to free exercise of religion

Front

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Announced our independence from Great Britain

Front

What is the economic system of the US?

Back

Capitalist

Front

Which is a branch of the US Government? Options: Parliament, Authoritative, Financial, Legislative

Back

Legislative

Front

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

Back

Senate and House of Representatives

Front

How many US Senators are there?

Back

100

Front

Who does a US Senator represent?

Back

All people of the state