Civics Practice

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

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

• We the People

• Freedom of Speech

• Pursuit of Happiness

• E. Pluribus Unum

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

• Judicial Review

• The Bill of Rights

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Bicameral Legislature

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Establish North America

• Announced independence from Britain

• Separated English from Spanish colonies

• Forged a treaty between the US and France

What is "rule of law""

• The individual states have the ultimate say in determining law

• the Supreme Court passes bills into laws in the US

• Everyone, including government leaders, must follow the law

• The Constitution is the only law in the United States

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• Eminent Domain

• Checks and Balances

• Supremacy Clause

• Establishment Clause

Who makes federal law?

• The Supreme Court

• The CIA

• Congress

• The Organization of American States

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

• 100

• 535

• 435

• 600

Under the Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

• Grant a driver's icense

• Setting speed limits

• Print money

• Provide education

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

• Libertarian and Green

• Republican and Libertarian

• Republican and Democrat

• Democrat and Green