Civics Exam Practice #1

What is the supreme law of the land?

• Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation

What is the purpose of the Constitution?

• Defines the federal government
• Guides state legislatures on how to pass laws
• Defines the role of police officers in the community
• Ensure the government provides money to the needy

The first 3 words of the Constitution are _________.

What is an amendment?

• An addition or change to the Constitution
• Passage of a State Law
• The election of a new President
• The appointment of a new governor

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

• The Bill of Rights
• The Emancipation Proclamation
• The Monroe Doctrine
• The Declaration of Independence

What is a right or freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?

• Speech
• Protection from self-incrimination
• Speedy trial
• Prohibits the quartering of soldiers

The Constitution has ____ amendments. (#)

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Announced our independence from Great Britain
• United North and South after the Civil War
• Established the government of the U.S.
• Notified France that the colonies were for sale

What are the 3 rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• life

• property

• pursuit of happiness

• liberty

• money

What is freedom of religion?

• You can practice or not practice any religion
• You many only go to an Anglican Church
• You must declare and practice a religion
• Churches are free to demand a person's arrest