American Civics Study Guide

What is the supreme law of the United States?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• Common Law

What does the Constitution and its amendments do?

• Sets up government.

• Defines the government.

• Protects the basic rights of Americans.

• All answers are correct.

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

• We the People.

• This is Law.

• Sons of Liberty

• Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

What is an amendment?

• Sets up the branches of government

• A change or addition to the Constitution

• A law passed by Congress.

• A presidential veto.

What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?

• The Articles of Confederation

• America's Top 10 List

• The Bill of Rights

• All the answers are correct.

Which of the following freedoms is protected by the First Amendment?

• Speech

• Religion

• Press

• All answers are correct.

What are rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life

• Liberty

• Pursuit of happiness

• All answers are correct.

What does freedom of religion mean?

• Religious services are free.

• You can practice any religion.

• All citizens join the national religion.

• You must practice a religion.

What does the rule of law mean?

• Everyone must follow the law.

• Only the leaders must obey the law.

• Only the government must obey the law.

• Only citizens must obey the law.

What forms the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

• Congress

• President

• Supreme Court

• All answers are correct.