Civics Test

What is the supreme law of the land?

• the Constitution

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Bill of Rights

• the Emancipation Proclamation

What does the Constitution do?

• sets up the government, defines the government, protects basic rights of Americans.

• establishes the monarchy, limits voting rights, abolishes states.

• creates international laws, appoints foreign leaders, controls the economy.

• declares independence from other countries, sets tax rates, manages schools.

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

• We the People

• In God We

• For the Union

• To the States

What is an amendment?

• a change (to the Constitution), an addition (to the Constitution)

• a type of government

• a law passed by Congress

• a Supreme Court decision

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

• the Bill of Rights

• the Federalist Papers

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Magna Carta

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government.

• the right to bear arms.

• the right to a speedy trial.

• the right to vote.

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• twenty-seven (27)

• ten (10)

• thirty-three (33)

• fifty (50)

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• declared our independence (from Great Britain)

• established the Bill of Rights

• ended the Civil War

• created the Constitution

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• life, liberty

• property, happiness

• freedom, equality

• justice, peace

What is freedom of religion?

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

• You must follow the religion of your country.

• You can only practice one religion.

• You cannot change your religion.