Citizenship Test Quiz Questions 1-50

1. Which of the following is the Supreme Law of the land?

• US Constitution
• Declaration of Independence
• Code of Hammurabi

2. What does the Constitution do?

• Sets up the government
• Defines the government
• Protects basic rights of the citizens
• All of the above
• None of the above

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

• I solemnly swear
• We the people
• Life, liberty, property

4. What is an amendment?

• A change or addition to the Constitution
• Part of the Articles of the Constitution
• A part of the Declaration of Independence

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

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights
• The 10 Commandments

6. Which freedoms are guaranteed by the First Amendment?

• Speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
• The right to bear arms
• Freedom from quartering troops

7. How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 25
• 26
• 27

8. What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Established the Articles of Confederation as the first government in America
• Severed political ties with Great Britain
• Attempted to peacefully resolve political issues with Great Britain to maintain our relationship with them

9. What are the rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
• Life, liberty, and property
• God, glory, and gold

10. What is freedom of religion?

• You can practice any religion, or no religion at all
• You can practice any religion, but must be religious
• You can practice almost any religion