Civics Test (Final) Review #1

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

• the Senate and the House (of Representatives)

• House of Lords and House of Commons

• Democrats and Republicans

• Lobbyists and Fundraisers

How many US states are there?

• 48

• 50

• 27

• 55

What is one responsibility that requires US citizenship?

• obey laws

• participate in the census

• vote in federal elections

• pay taxes

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

What movement tried to end discrimination?

• Manifest Destiny

• Civil Rights

• Prohibition

• Environmental

What are two natural rights identified in the Declaration of Independence?

• the right to attend church or not attend church

• the right to bear arms or not bear arms

• the right to life and liberty

• the right to vote or not vote

Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?

• the Secretary of Defense

• the Secretary of Housing

• the Vice President

• the President

Who signs bills to become laws?

• the Vice President

• the President

• the President's Secretary

• the Attorney General

What does the Constitution do?

• mandates establishment of an educational system

• declares separation from England

• protects basic rights of Americans

• requires citizens to vote