Citizenship Final Review 1

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

What does the Constitution do?

• mandates establishment of an educational system

• declares separation from England

• protects basic rights of Americans

• requires citizens to vote

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

• God Bless America

• We The People

• These United States

• Life, Liberty, Happiness

What is an amendment?

• a change or addition (to the constitution)

• a privilege granted to citizens

• the ability of citizens to vote on a law

• an executive order

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

• Articles of Confederation

• the Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• The Bill of Rights

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• speech

• education

• privacy

• healthcare

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 10

• 19

• 27

• 35

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• announced our independence (from Great Britain)

• listed our freedoms

• reunited us with Great Britain

• allied us with France

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? (Check all that apply)

• life

• education

• liberty

• privacy

What is freedom of religion?

• You must practice a religion

• You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

• You must choose from a list of religions

• Religious practices must be approved by the government