Citizenship Test Practice 1

Front

What is the form of government of the United States?

Back

Republic

Front

What is the supreme law of the land?

Back

The Constitution

Front

The Constitution begins with the words, "We the People." What do these words symbolize?

Back

Consent of the governed

Front

How are changes made to the Constitution?

Back

The amendment process

Front

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

Back

The basic rights of Americans and people living in the United States

Front

There are 28 Amendments to the Constitution.

Back

False

Front

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Back

Announced the American colonies independence from Britain

Front

What is "rule of law"?

Back

Everyone must follow the law

Front

What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Back

Checks and balances

Front

Each state has Senators representing them.

Back

Two