Civics Test

What is the supreme law of the land?

• the Constitution

• the Courts

• the Amendments

What does the Constitution do? (Select all that apply)

• neglects the government

• sets up the government

• defines the government

• protects the basic rights of Americans

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

• We the Press

• We the People

• We the Americans

What is an amendment? (Select all that apply)

• an annulment to the constitution

• a change to the constitution

• an agreement to the constitution

• an addition to the constitution

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

• the Religious Rights

• the Bill of Rights

• the People of Rights

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? (Select all that apply)

• speech

• religion

• assembly

• petition the government

• press

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 12

• 10

• 27

What did the Declaration of Independence Do? (Select all that apply)

• Announced independence from Britain

• Declared independence from Britain

• Agreed to form alliance with Britain

• Said that the United States is free

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? (Select all that apply)

• life and liberty

• leadership

• pursuit of happiness

What is freedom of religion?

• you can choose one religion to practice

• you can practice any religion or not practice a religion

• you can influence others to practice religion