Citizenship Test

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What is the supreme law of the land?

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The US Constitution.

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What are the first three words of the Constitution that express the idea of self-government?

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We the people.

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What movement aimed to end racial discrimination?

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Civil Rights.

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Which of the following was one of the 13 original states?

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Delaware.

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What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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Checks and balances or a separation of powers.

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What document outlines the rights of citizens in the United States?

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The Bill of Rights.

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What is the purpose of the Constitution?

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To establish the framework of the government and protect individual rights.

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Who is considered the 'Father of Our Country'?

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George Washington.

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What is an amendment?

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A change or addition to the Constitution.

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What is the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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It declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate states.