Civics Pre-Test 1

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The US Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Sentiments

What is an amendment?

• A law

• A change or addition to the Constitution

• A Supreme Court ruling

• A bill

How many amendments does the US Constitution currently have?

• 26

• 10

• 13

• 27

What is freedom of religion?

• You can practice any religion as long as it is approved by the government

• You can only practice Christianity or Judaism

• You can practice the three big Western religions only.

• You can practice any religion or not practice a religion at all

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the U.S. government?

• Judicial

• Executive

• House of Commons

• Legislative

Who creates federal laws?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Chief Justice

• Congress

How many years is a term for a U.S. Senator?

• 6

• 4

• 2

• Serves for life

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

• Only one congressional district of the home state.

• Only the people who voted for the Senator.

• All of the people from the Senator’s home state.

• Only the people who belong to the Senator’s political party.

In what month do we vote to elect the President?

• November

• January

• May

• August

Who is the current President of the United States?

• Joe Biden

• Kamala Harris

• Donald Trump

• Mike Pence