MN Civics Test Part 1

What is the SUPREME LAW of the U.S.?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

What does the Constitution do?

• Defines the powers of the government

• Describes how the government is organized

• Protects the basic rights of Americans

• All of the above are correct

What is an AMENDMENT?

• Changes or additions to the government

• Changes or additions to the Constitution

• Changes or additions to Congress

Where are the words "WE THE PEOPLE" found?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Preamble to the Constitution

• The Oath of the President

What do we call the 1st 10 Amendments of the Constitution?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

Which of these is NOT a freedom in the first amendment?

• Press

• Religion

• Speech

• Vote

In which document will you find rights to LIFE, LIBERTY, and the PURSUIT of HAPPINESS?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

What does FREEDOM of RELIGION mean?

• The government is free to establish religion for the U.S.

• Citizens of the U.S. are free to practice whatever religion they want or no religion at all

• Citizens have the right to dominate others with their chosen religion

What does RULE of LAW mean?

• Government doesn't have to follow the law

• Courts interpret the law

• EVERYONE has to follow the law

Which is NOT a branch of government?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Military

• Judicial