Oklahoma US Civics Practice Test Part 1

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

• Supreme Court

• Articles of the Confederation

What does the Constitution do?

• sets up the government

• protects basic rights of Americans

• defines the government

• All of the above

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

• Justice for all

• More perfect union

• Life, liberty, happiness

• We the People

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

• Articles of the Confederation

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

What is an amendment?

• Process of selecting a Supreme Court Justice

• Final decision given by a court

• a change or addition to the Constitution

• A vote in Congress

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• Right to an Attorney

• Right to Privacy

• Right to bear arms

• Right to freedom of speech

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 27

• 55

• 10

• 32

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Ended the American Revolution

• Formed a treaty with Canada

• Proclaimed our Independence from France

• announced our independence from Great Britain

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• speedy trial and fair punishment

• freedom of religion and life

• voting and free press

What is freedom of religion?

• You cannot practice any religion

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

• You must practice a state mandated religion

• You have the right to practice any religion regardless of other's rights