8th Grade Social Studies Civics Test PRACTICE

The U.S. Constitution starts with "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?

• Self-government

• The British

• The framers of the Constitution

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

• Created a Monarchy

• Declared Independence from Great Britain

• Gave King George a raise

• Created a State of Nature

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

• The British

• Congress

• The rights of Americans

• The Declaration of Independence

What is the form of government of the United States?

• Theocracy

• Republic

• Socialist

• Communist

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• State of Nature

• Ms. Shelton

What are three rights guaranteed by the Declaration of Independence?

• Life

• Liberty

• Voting for all!!!

• Pursuit of Happiness

What is an amendment?

• A sea creature

• A change or addition to the Constitution

• A revolt

• The first part of the Declaration of Independence

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 42

• 435

• 27

• 10

Name one thing the Constitution does:

• Forms the government

• Declares independence from Britain

• Creates a state of nature

• Creates a monarchy

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Declaration of Independence