Arkansas civics 1-49

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The President

• The Supreme Court

What does the Constitution do?

• Constitute all the rules and laws that guide the nation

• Divide responsibilities between cities, counties, and states

• Establish the boundaries of each state

• Sets up and defines the government to protect the basic rights of Americans

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

• In Congress Today

• Our Rules Are

• Self-Government Rules

• We the People

What is an amendment?

• A change or addition to the constitution

• A change or addition to the Declaration of Independence

• A rule that is for men

• A rule that is for women

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

• The 10 Amendments

• The Bill of Rights

• The First Ten

• The Top 10 Rights

Which one is NOT protected by the First Amendment?

• Press

• Religion

• Speech

• Right to Bear Arms

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 10

• 37

• 27

• 50

What did the Declaration of Independence do? [Select all that apply.]

• Announced and declared our independence from Great Britain

• End World War II

• Free the Slaves

• Said that the United states is free from Great Britain

What are the rights declared in the Declaration of Independence? [Select the three that apply.]

• Assembly

• Liberty

• Life

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Speech

What is freedom of religion?

• A person can attend any church without paying for it

• A person can do anything he or she wants as long as it is in the name of religion

• A person can practice any religion, or no religion

• There will be a state run religion