Civics Exam Practice

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

• the inalienable rights

• the Articles of Confederation

• the Bill of Rights

• the Declaration of Independence

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

• Citizens by birth only can vote.

• Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote.

• Citizens seventeen (17) and older can vote.

• Only citizens with a job can vote.

What is the capital of the United States?

• Washington, D.C.

• Philadelphia, PA

• New York, NY

• Boston, MA

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

• the Senate and the courts

• the Senate and House of Representatives

• the House of Representatives and the courts

• the House of Lords and the House of Commons

Name one right only for United States citizens.

• freedom of religion

• run for federal office

• attend public school

• freedom of speech

What does the judicial branch do?

• decides if a law goes against the Constitution

• reviews laws

• resolves disputes

• all of these answers

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• nine (9)

• twelve (12)

• eleven (11)

• ten (10)

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

• the Speaker of the House

• the Secretary of State

• the Vice President

• the President Pro Tempore

What is the supreme law of the land?

• Declaration of Independence

• Emancipation Proclamation

• US Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

What does the Constitution do?

• gives the President control over the United States

• sets up the government

• announces freedom from Great Britain

• controls our economy