US Government Citizenship Test

What is considered the supreme law of the land in the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Federalist Papers

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

• Life, Liberty, Happiness

• We the People

• E Pluribus Unum

• In God We Trust

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

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Preamble

Which of the following is NOT a right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of the press

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution currently have?

• 10

• 13

• 27

• 50

What did the Declaration of Independence primarily do?

• Established the U.S. Constitution

• Announced independence from Great Britain

• Created the Bill of Rights

• Ended the Civil War

What is the economic system of the United States often referred to as?

• Socialist economy

• Command economy

• Capitalist or market economy

• Barter economy

What does the "rule of law" mean in the United States?

• Only citizens must follow the law.

• The government is exempt from the law.

• Everyone, including leaders, must obey the law.

• Laws can be ignored if they are unpopular.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the U.S. government?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Military

• Judicial

What concept prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• Federalism

• Judicial review

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty