Civics Test Review - part 1

A type of government where citizens choose representatives to make decisions for them.

• Republic

• Federalism

• Monarchy

A type of government where citizens govern themselves

• Federalism

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

What is a Constitution?

• A list of freedoms a government promises to protect.

• A contact for the people that guarantees them a job.

• A document that sets the principals and organization of a government.

Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

• Ben Franklin

• James Madison

• John Hancock

What is a Bill of Rights?

• A list of freedoms that a government promises to protect.

• An agreement with a government and a foreign country.

• A contract for people that guarantees them a job.

What is the purpose of the preamble?

• States the purpose of the Declaration of Independence.

• Ends the Constitution

• Sets the goals for the Constitution.

Who does the Preamble say the the power belongs to?

• The Supreme Court

• The Congress

• The President

• The people

Power in the United States federal government is divided among

• two branches

• three branches

• seven branches

How many articles in the Constitution?

• 2

• 7

• 3

What is an amendment?

• A change to the Constitution.

• The way we elect the President.

• To approve.