Civics Quiz

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution of the United States
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights
• The Articles of Confederation

What does the Constitution do?

• The Constitution is a guide for international trade agreements.
• The Constitution establishes a national religion.
• The Constitution is a historical document with no legal standing.
• The Constitution outlines the structure of government and protects individual rights.

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

• We the People
• We the States
• We the Government
• We the Nation

What is an amendment?

• An amendment is a formal change or addition to a the Constitution.

• An amendment is a verbal agreement between parties.
• An amendment is a summary of a legal case.
• An amendment is a type of legal document.

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

• The Bill of Rights
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Constitution

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• Right to bear arms
• Freedom of religion
• Right to a fair trial
• Freedom of speech

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 32
• 27
• 30
• 25

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life and Liberty
• Right to Bear Arms

• Freedom of Speech and Religion

• Pursuit of Determination and Equality

What is freedom of religion? 

• Freedom of religion means following only one specific religion.
• Freedom of religion is the right to practice any religion or none at all without interference.
• Freedom of religion allows the government to dictate religious practices.
• Freedom of religion is the right to impose one's beliefs on others.

What is the economic system in the United States?

• Socialist economy
• Planned economy
• Capitalist economy
• Mixed economy