8th grade US History Civics Test - 20 questions

What is the "supreme law of the land"?

• The US Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Supreme Court

• The President of the United States

What is one purpose of the US Constitution?

• Establish treaties

• Declare war

• Protect the basic rights of Americans

• Define state laws

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

• The Bill of Lading

• The List of Ten

• The Ten Commandments

• The Bill of Rights

Which is a right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• Right to free exercise of religion

• Right to vote

• Right to avoid taxes

• Right to bear arms

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• Formed an alliance with South America

• Announced our independence from Great Britain

• Freed the slaves

• Announced our independence from Germany

What is the economic system of the US?

• Capitalist

• Socialist

• Anarchist

• Fascist

Which is a branch of the US Government?

• Parliament

• Authoritative

• Financial

• Legislative

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

• Parliament and House of Commons

• President and Supreme Court

• Senate and House of Representatives

• State legislature and Senate

How many US Senators are there?

• 50

• 100

• 60

• 90

Who does a US Senator represent?

• Half of the people of the state

• All people of the state

• Only people in their Congressional District

• All the people in the country