Citizenship Test Review 2nd Set of 50 Questions

What is the economic system of the United States?

• Capitalism
• Communism
• Socialism
• Feudalism

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

• The U.S. Constitution
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• None of the above

How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

• Amendments
• Law changes
• Proposals
• Bills

What is the form of government of the United States?

• Republic, Constitution-based federal republic and Representative democracy
• Socialism, Constitution-based federal republic and Representative democracy
• Republic, Constitution-based federal republic and Monarchy
• Republic, and oligarchy and Representative democracy

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

• 10
• 21
• 23
• 27

The "Rule of Law" is:

• Everyone must follow the law. Leaders obey some laws but not all. Government must obey the law. No one is above the law.
• Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the law. No one is above the law.
• Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government is exempt from some laws. No one is above the law.
• Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the law. The president is above the law.

The words "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?

• The U.S. Constitution
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Articles of Confederation

Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name two.

• Declaration of Independence and UN Charter of Human Rights
• Articles of Federation and Fundamental Orders of New York
• Articles of Confederation and Federalist Papers
• Anti- Federalist Papers and Virginia Law of Peace

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution
• UN Charter of Rights and Freedoms
• Bill of Rights
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The U.S. Constitution starts with "We the People". What does "We the People" mean?

• Self government
• Popular sovereignty
• Human rights
• Both a & b