US Civics Test 128 Question Principles of American Govern

What is the form of the government of the United States?

• Communism

• Representative Democracy

• Monarchy

• Fascist

What is the supreme law of the land?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Magna Carta

Which of these in NOT a purpose of the United States Constitution?

• Sets up the structure of the government

• Protects the rights of the people

• Makes laws for citizens

• Limits the power of the government

What does "We the People" mean as written in the constitution?

• We are people

• The people should govern themselves

• The people of the United States

How are changes made to the constitution?

• The people vote to change it

• Executive order

• The amendment process

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

• The rights of the police

• The rights of the government

• Basic rights of the people

How many amendments does the constitution have?

• 20

• 22

• 25

• 27

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

• It sets limits on the government

• It declared our independence from Britain

• It protects our basic rights

• Thomas Jefferson wrote it

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

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

Which of these is NOT an important idea from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?

• Equality

• Limited Government

• Natural Rights

• Powerful central government