8th Grade Civics SGO Review

What document is considered the "law of the land", which sets up the United States government and protects the rights of the people?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The United States Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

What does the Constitution do?

• Sets up the government and protects the rights of people

• Enables our President to meet with foreign leaders

• Allows for fair trade

• Declares war

What is an amendment?

• a change in the Declaration of Independence

• a change in the three branches of government

• a change in the Constitution

• a change in how officials are elected

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

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• the Preamble

• The Articles of Confederation

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*

• Right to vote

• Right to bear arms

• Right to search and seizure

• Right to petition

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 23

• 27

• 29

• 19

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Declared independence from France

• Declared independence from Britain

• Declared war with Great Britain

• Declared the rights of women

Which of the following is a right given to citizens in the Declaration of Independence?

• Speech

• Religion

• Right to bear arms

• Pursuit of Happiness

What is the economic system in the United States?

• Capitalist Economy

• Traditional Economy

• Mixed Economy

• Simple Economy

Name one branch or part of the government.

• Executive

• Parliament

• Republican

• Democrat