citizenship test questions

What is the form of government of the United States? Choose all that apply.

• Republic

• Constitution-based federal republic

• Representative democracy

• Popular sovereignty

What is the supreme law of the land?

• (U.S.) constitution

• self-government

• Republic

• Federal republic

Choose all things the U.S. constitution does.

• Forms the government

• Defines powers of government

• Defines the parts of government

• Protects the rights of the people

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

Choose the correct answers: How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

• Amendments

• The amendment process

• Social contract

• Commandments

Choose the correct answers: What does the Bill of Rights protect?

• (The basic) rights of Americans

• (The basic) rights of All people

• (The basic) rights of people living in the United States

• (The basic) rights of people living in the 13 original colonies

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

• 26

• 23

• 28

• 27

Choose all that apply: Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

• It says America is free from British control.

• It says all people are created equal.

• It identifies inherent rights.

• It identifies individual freedoms.

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

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Federalist Papers

• Mayflower Compact

Name 3 important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

• Equality

• Capitalism

• Liberty

• Free market

• Social contract