2026 Q3 - US Civics Benchmark Test

Front

What does the Constitution not do?

Back

declare independence from Great Britain

Front

What is an amendment?

Back

a change (to the Constitution)

Front

What is one right or freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?

Back

speech

Front

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Back

declared our independence from Great Britain

Front

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Back

life and the pursuit of happiness

Front

Which of the following is not a branch of the United States Government? Executive, Treasury, Judicial, Legislative

Back

Treasury

Front

What stops one branch of the United States Government from becoming too powerful?

Back

checks and balances

Front

Who is in charge of the Executive branch of the United States Government?

Back

the President

Front

Who makes federal laws?

Back

Congress

Front

What are the two parts of the United States Congress?

Back

the Senate and the House of Representatives