Civics Test

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What does the Constitution do?

Back

Sets up the government, Defines the limits of the government, Protects the basic rights of Americans.

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

Back

We the People

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What is an amendment?

Back

An addition to the Constitution

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

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The Bill of Rights

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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

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Right to free exercise of religion

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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Back

27

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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Back

Declared our independence (from Great Britain)

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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life and liberty

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What is the freedom of religion?

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You have the right to practice (or not practice) any religion.

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What is the economic system in the United States?

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Capitalist economy