Civics in Action Test

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The U.S. Constitution
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Supreme Court
• Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)

What does the constitution do?

• Sets up the government

• Defines the limits of government

• Protects basic rights of Americans

• All of the above

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

• We the people
• We the citizens
• Liberty for all
• Justice for all

What is an amendment?

• It's a change to the Constitution
• Its' a vote in Congress
• It's the process by which Supreme Court Justices are chosen
• It's part of the Electoral College

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

• The Bill of Lading

• The Bill of Rights

• The Ten Commandments

• The List of Ten

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• Right to freedom of religion

• Right to bear arms

• Right to vote

• Right to a speedy trial

How many amendments does the constitution have?

• 10
• 33
• 51
• 27

What is the "rule of law"?

• Everyone must follow the law.
• Leaders must obey the law.
• No one is above the law.
• All of the above.

Which are the three branches of governemnt?

• Army, Navy, Air Force
• Legislative, Executive, Judicial
• Judicial, Congress, Senate
• Supreme Court, President, Agriculture

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• The U.S. Military
• checks and balances
• Martial Law
• The President