Basic Skills Test (2025-2026)

What is the supreme law that establishes the framework for the U.S. government?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

The principle of popular sovereignty is expressed in the Constitution by which three opening words?

• We the People

• For All Men

• The United States

• We Are Free

What is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• The Citizen's Charter

• The Fundamental Freedoms

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Rights

What term defines a change or an addition made to the U.S. Constitution?

• A statute

• An amendment

• A veto

• An executive order

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

• 27

• 20

• 15

• 35

Which branch of the federal government is primarily responsible for creating new laws?

• The Executive Branch

• The State Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

Who is in charge of the executive branch of the government?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

• The President

What is the title given to the President in their role as head of the military?

• Chief Legislator

• Commander in Chief

• Chief of State

• Chief Executive

What group of appointed officials serves as the primary advisory body to the President?

• The Cabinet

• The Supreme Court

• The Joint Chiefs of Staff

What is the maximum number of full, four-year terms a person can be elected President?

• Three

• One

• Two

• There is no limit