Civics Quiz

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

What does the Constitution do?

• Sets up the government

• Establishes a national religion

• Defines the government

• Protects basic rights of Americans

What does the Constitution do?

• Sets up the government

• Defines the government

• Protects basic rights of Americans

• Establishes a monarchy

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

• We the People

• In the Beginning

• For the Union

• To the Republic

What is an amendment?

• A change to the Constitution

• A removal from the Constitution

• A temporary law

• A judicial decision

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

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• Speech

• Voting

• Education

• Employment

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 10

• 27

• 15

• 33

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Announced our independence (from Great Britain)

• Established the Constitution

• Created the Bill of Rights

• Formed the United Nations

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life and liberty

• Freedom and justice

• Equality and fraternity

• Peace and prosperity