Civics Test

1. The supreme law of the land is the U.S. Constitution.

• True
• False

2. The U.S. Constitution ______________________.

• Sets up the government
• Defines the government
• Protects basic rights of Americans
• All the Above

3. The words "We the People" reflects the idea of self-government in the preamble of the U.S. Constitution?

• True
• False

4. What is an amendment?

• A law passed by congress
• A change or addition to the Constitution
• An addition to the federal bureaucracy
• A ruling of the court system

5. The Bill of Rights is an addition to the constitution.

• True
• False

6. Which of the following is not a right provided by the first amendment?

• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom of Religion
• Right to bear arms
• Right to Assemble Peacefully

7. The Constitution has 22 amendments.

• True
• False

8. What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• Form a new government for the United States
• Gain a military alliance with France
• To reunite with the British Empire
• To announce independence from Great Britain

9. What are the inalienable rights identified in the Declaration of Independence?

• Fair and speedy trail
• Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
• Right to bear arms
• Right to be secure in your person, papers, and property

10. The freedom of religion can be violated by a law of Congress.

• True
• False