US Constitution Quiz

What are the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution called?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Freedom of Speech

• The Amendments

Read this sentence from the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence: "...all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." What is one right listed in this sentence?

• the right to vote

• freedom of religion

• freedom of speech

• pursuit of happiness

Match the document with its purpose.

• explains the rights of people

• lists how rights are protected

• defines the power of government

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

Explain the importance of checks and balances.

Read the passage: "The people agree to abide by the decision of their representatives. This agreement is called consent of the governed." Which word helps the reader understand the meaning of "consent"?

• agree

• decision

• people

• representatives

Match the branch to its purpose.

Read the sentence. The city manager is generally appointed by the mayor the city council. What does the word "appointed" mean in this sentence?

• A) won a local election

• B) chosen by city leaders

• C) hired by business people

• D) selected by state senators

The head of the executive branch on the state level is called the governor.

• True

• False

Which sentence best states the central idea of government services?

• A) Education is a basic right of citizens

• B) Taxes are used to fund the government

• C) Governments help meet citizens' needs

• D) Governments often share responsibilities

What is the most likely reason the government provides parks?