U.S. Naturalization Test 1

What does the Constitution do?

• Sets up the government

• Defines the limits of government

• Protects the basic rights of Americans

• All of these answers

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

• We the people

• Life, liberty, happiness

• Justice for all

• More perfect union

What is an amendment?

• The process for selecting Supreme Court Justices

• The final decision given by a court

• A change or addition to the Constitution

• A vote in Congress

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States?

• What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Bill of Rights

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• The right to freedom of speech

• The right to bear arms

• The right to an attorney

• The right to privacy

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Ended the American Revolution

• Formed a treaty with Canada

• Proclaimed our independence from France

• Announced our independence from Great Britain

What are two rights expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Freedom of religion and life

• Liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• Speedy trial and fair punishment

• Voting and a free press

Name one branch or part of the government.

• United Nations

• NATO

• Legislative

• New York Stock Exchange

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• Martial Law

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Military

• Checks and Balances

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• The President

• The Attorney General

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House