5th Grade Constitution Exam

 

What document protects the rights of U.S. citizens?

• The Declaration of independence

• Only the 4th Amendment

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Pledge of Allegiance

Which of these is NOT a responsibility of a U.S. citizen?

• jury duty

• voting in elections

• paying taxes

• owning a car

What does "due process of law" mean?

• Everyone must follow the law

• Laws are made by the president

• Fair treatment when accused of a crime

• Only judges can make laws

 How many TOTAL amendments are there in the US constitution?

• 50

• 27

• 10

• 16

Adding an amendment to the US Constitution is a complicated process

• True

• False

Women ALWAYS had the right to vote.

• True

• False

Black people ALWAYS had the right to vote.

• True

• False

The police CAN search your home WITHOUT a reason or warrant.

• True

• False

The 15^th amendment says that you CAN'T stop people from voting based on their RACE.

• True

• False

The United States is a Representative Democracy

• True

• False