Civics Exam Part 1

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What is the form of government of the United States?

Back

representative democracy

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What is the supreme law of the land?

Back

the Constitution

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Name one thing that the U.S. Constitution does.

Back

defines the parts of the government and their powers

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The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?

Back

popular sovereignty, it is an example of the social contract made with the government, consent of the governed

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How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

Back

the amendment process

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What does the Bill of Rights protect?

Back

the basic rights of people living in the United States

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How many amendments does the Constitution have today?

Back

twenty-seven (27)

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Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

Back

It says America is free from British control

Front

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

Back

the Declaration of Independence

Front

Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

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natural rights and self-government