Practice for Citizenship Handbook Quiz

Our first ten amendments are known as:

• The Treaty of Paris
• The Constitution
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights

Which amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• Second
• Third
• Fourth
• First

How does an amendment go into effect?

• 2/3 vote of Congress
• 2/3 of states must ratify
• The President must veto it
• 3/4 of states must ratify

Congress can override a veto with what vote?

• 2/3
• 3/5
• 9/13
• 3/4

Which amendment of the Constitution guarantees the freedom of religion and press?

• Third
• Second
• Fourth
• First

Articles 4-7 of the Constitution deal with which aspect of our government?

• Judicial
• Executive
• Relationship between National and State governments
• Legislative

Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?

• Third
• Fourth
• Second
• First

Which amendment states that we do not have to quarter soldiers?

• First
• Third
• Second
• Fourth

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?

• Third
• First
• Second
• Fourth

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Constitution?

• to “declare all men are created equal”
• to “form a more perfect union”
• to “provide for the common defense”
• to “promote the general welfare”