Civics Questions Quiz

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The President

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

What does the Constitution do?

• Sets up the government

• Defines the government

• Protects basic rights of Americans

• All of the above

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

• We the States

• We the People

• We the Government

• We the Constitution

What is an amendment?

• A preamble

• An addition to the Declaration of Independence

• A change or addition to the Constitution

• A change to the Federalist Papers

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

• The Federalist Papers

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• Speech

• Taxes

• Voting

• Privacy

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 10

• 20

• 27

• 33

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Gave women the right to vote

• Declared independence from Great Britain

• Freed the slaves

• Declared war on France

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life and liberty

• Property and pursuit of happiness

• Free speech and freedom of religion

• All of the above

What is freedom of religion?

• The government controls religion

• You can practice any religion or not practice a religion

• Only certain religions are allowed

• All religions must be practiced equally