Citizenship Quiz

During a citizenship test, John was asked about the supreme law of the United States. What is it?

• John answered: The Declaration of Independence

• John answered: The Constitution

• John answered: The Mayflower Compact

• John answered: The English Bill of Rights

The Constitution does all of the following EXCEPT

• sets up the government

• defines the government

• ensures equal pay for American workers

• protects basic rights of Americans

The idea of self-government is in the 1st 3 words of the Constitution. What are these words?

The 1st 10 amendments to the Constitution are called (a)  

• bill of rights
• constitution amendments
• freedom rights
• liberty amendments

Which of the following is NOT a part of the 1st amendment?

• right to bear arms

• right to free speech

• freedom of religion

• freedom of press

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 15

• 27

• 32

• 50

Which of the following is NOT a part of the unalienable rights discussed in the Declaration of Indpendence?

• right to life

• right to liberty

• right to own property

• right to pursue happiness

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

How many Senators are there?

• 25

• 44

• 100

• 125

Senators are in office for ___ years.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8