U.S. Citizenship Quiz #1

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

What does the Constitution do?

• mandates establishment of an educational system

• declares separation from England

• protects basic rights of Americans

• requires citizens to vote

What is an amendment?

• a change or addition (to the constitution)

• a privilege granted to citizens

• the ability of citizens to vote on a law

• an executive order

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 10

• 19

• 27

• 35

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• announced our independence (from Great Britain)

• listed our freedoms

• reunited us with Great Britain

• allied us with France

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• We The People

• Checks and Balances

• State Government

• Independent Press

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• the President

• Supreme Court

• Governors

• Congress

Who makes federal laws?

• the President

• Supreme Court

• Governors

• Congress

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

• the Senate and the House (of Representatives)

• House of Lords and House of Commons

• Democrats and Republicans

• Lobbyists and Fundraisers

How many US Senators are there?

• 50

• 100

• 270

• 435