AM Gov test

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

What does the Constitution do?

• Sets up the government.

• Defines the government.

• Protects the 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 People

• The United States

• We are free

• No more King

What is an amendment?

• A change or an addition (to the Constitution).

• A document that proclaims rights.

• A law that all people must follow.

• A list of the king’s responsibilities.

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

• The Law of Men

• The List of Rights

• The Bill of Rights

• The Rights of Men

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• Speech

• Assembly

• Petitioning the government.

• All of the above.

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• Thirteen (13)

• Fifty (50)

• Twenty-seven (27)

• Thirty (30)

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Solidified our relationship with Great Britain.

• Announced trading plans with Great Britain.

• Declared our independence from France.

• Declared our independence from Great Britain.

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life and land ownership

• Liberty and land ownership

• Life and liberty

• The pursuit of happiness and the right of rebellion

What is freedom of religion?

• You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

• You can practice any religion from a list provided by Great Britain.

• You can practice religion without being charged money.

• You can talk about other people’s religions