Civics Exam Practice

What is considered the "supreme law of the land"?

• The Constitution

• The Congress

• The Supreme Court

What does the Constitution do?

• Makes new laws

• defines the government

• declares independence

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

• We the People

• By the people

• Of the People

What is an amendment?

• a change (to the Constitution)

• an adjustment

• a reversal

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

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Bill of Rights

• The preamble

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

I'm only looking for 1 word answers. HINT: Remember R.A.P.P.S

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 25

• 27

• 21

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• set out basic rights and freedoms

• Strengthened our relationship with Great Britain

• Said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)

What are two rights defined in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life and Liberty

• Property and Liberty

• Free speech and Liberty

What is freedom of religion?

• you can practice any religion but you must choose one

• You can practice any religion or none at all

• you can practice any religion even though it may violate someone's rights