Arizona Civics Test Practice (Updated 11/25)

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What does the Constitution do?

• Limits the government and limits citizens' rights

• Establishes a monarchy and promotes citizens' rights

• Forms the government and protects citizens' rights

• Gives all power to the states and limits citizens' rights

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

• We the People

• We the Electorate

• We the Citizens

• We the Voters

What is an amendment?

• a removal or deletion of a law

• a change or addition to the Constitution

• a new executive order from the president

• a Supreme Court decision

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

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Premable

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• Trial by jury

• Freedom of Speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to own property

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 10

• 27

• 33

• 50

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• It established a new government for the colonies.
• It outlined the rights of British citizens.
• It called for a ceasefire with Great Britain.
• It declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain.

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• Happiness and Freedom
• Wealth and Power
• Justice and Equality
• Life and Liberty

What is a freedom of religion?

• Freedom of religion is the right to practice any religion or no religion without government interference.
• Freedom of religion is the privilege to change religions at any time without consequence.
• Freedom of religion is the right to only practice state-approved religions.
• Freedom of religion is the ability to impose one's beliefs on others.