U.S. Constitution Quiz

What is referred to as the Supreme Law of the land?

• The Missouri Constitution

• the U.S. Constitution

• DESE

• local law

What does the Constitution do?

• it explains how the government is set up, America’s plan for government

• it explains the weather

• tells people where to buy food

• gives information about movies

What are the first three words of the Constitution found in the Preamble?

• we the people

• life, liberty, happiness

• The king does

• The governor will

What is an amendment?

• a name of a war

• a change or addition to the Constitution

• the governor

• the name of a plant

What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?

• preamble

• Bill of Rights

• the commandments

• the heading

Which of the following is NOT a right or freedom found in the Constitution?

• freedom of speech

• right to bear arms

• right to break the law without consequence

• freedom of religion

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 42

• 50

• 27

• 45

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• free slaves

• announce who won the Civil War

• declare independence from Great Britain

• declare Hawaii as a state

Which is NOT a right found in the Declaration of Independence?

• right to an easy life of wealth

• life

• liberty

• pursuit of happiness

What does freedom of religion mean?

• you must follow a religion

• you cannot follow a religion

• you cannot talk about your religion

• you have the freedom to practice your religion, or none at all