Lively American Government Pre-Test

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Federalist Papers

• The Bill of Rights

What are the functions of the Constitution?

• It establishes the executive branch only

• It defines the rights of state governments

• It sets up and defines the government and protects basic rights of Americans

• It outlines the duties of the President only

What are the first three words of the Constitution that signify the idea of self-government?

• In the Beginning

• We the People

• Liberty and Justice

• All Men Equal

Match the following descriptions with their correct terms:

• Executive Order

• A change to the Constitution

• Amendment

• A law passed by Congress

• Judicial Ruling

• A presidential decree

• Legislation

• A Supreme Court decision

Match the following descriptions with their correct terms:

• Basic laws that form the foundation of governance

• The Bill of Rights

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution

• The Fundamental Rights

• The first set of changes made to a document

• The Primary Laws

• Basic rights guaranteed to all citizens

• The Initial Amendments

Which of the following is a right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Right to privacy

• Freedom to vote

The U.S. Constitution has (a)   amendments.

• Twenty-five
• Twenty-seven
• Thirty
• Twenty-two

What did the Declaration of Independence primarily do?

• Established the first U.S. government

• Announced independence from Great Britain

• Created the Bill of Rights

• Ended the Revolutionary War

Which two rights are explicitly mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life and liberty

• Liberty and justice

• Freedom of speech and religion

• Equality and fraternity

What does freedom of religion entail according to the document?

• You can practice any religion or choose not to practice at all

• You must follow a state-imposed religion

• You can only practice religions approved by the government

• You are free to change religions once per year