U.S. Civics Final Exam

During a school debate, Elsa and Izzy were discussing the foundation of the United States' legal system. What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

During a class discussion, Elsa and Izzy were debating which amendment grants freedom of speech. Can you help them identify the correct one?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Who leads the executive branch?

• Congress

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

Hilly and Elsa are discussing changes to the rules of their school club. What is a change to the Constitution called?

• A law

• An amendment

• A bill

• A proclamation

During a mock trial in class, Hilly asked how many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 12

• 15

Izzy and Elsa are discussing different economic systems in their social studies class. Izzy asks, "What is the economic system in the United States?"

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Feudalism

In a school play about the American Revolution, who played the role of the person who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Elsa

• Hilly

• Izzy

• Znd

During a school debate, Hilly and Izzy were discussing the structure of the U.S. government. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• House of Commons and House of Lords

• Assembly and Senate

• Council and House

During a school debate, Elsa and Izzy were discussing rights exclusive to U.S. citizens. What is a right only for U.S. citizens?

• Freedom of speech

• Voting in federal elections

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of assembly

During a history class, Hilly and Izzy were discussing the main concern of the United States during the Cold War. What was it?

• Economic growth

• Civil rights

• Communism

• Environmental issues