US Citizenship Test Practice

What is the supreme law of the land?

• state law

• local law

• the U. S. Constitution

• anarchy

What does the Constitution do?

• sets up the government

• defines the government

• protects the basic rights of Americans

• ALL of the above

What is an amendment?

• ending a session of Congress

• a change or an addition to the Constitution

• not enough evidence to convict a person in court

• the second part of the Bill of Rights

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

• Eternal Law

• Rules of Engagement

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?

• twenty-seven (27)

• thirty-three (33)

• forty-four (44)

• None (0)

What are the expressed rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• peace, justice, and the American way

• liberty and justice for all

• life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• truth, honor, loyalty, and service

What is the best description of freedom of religion?

• No religion for anyone

• Only certain religions are allowed

• Some faiths are banned in the US

• You can practice any religion or practice no religion at all

What is meant by the "rule of law"?

• Everyone including leaders must follow the law.

• Government must obey the law

• No one is above the law

• ALL of the above.

What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• judicial review

• ALL of the above.

Who is in charge of the Executive branch of government?

• the President

• the Secretary of the Interior

• the Speaker of the House of Representatives

• the Vice-President