Front
What is the supreme law of the land?
Back
The Constitution
It is the framework for the US government and the highest legal authority.
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US Citizenship Test - All 100 Civics Questions
Study all 100 official USCIS civics questions for the US naturalization test. Covers government, history, and civics.
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Front
What does the Constitution do?
Back
Sets up the government
It defines the government and protects basic rights of Americans.
Front
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Back
We the People
These words establish that the power of government comes from the citizens.
Front
What is an amendment?
Back
A change (to the Constitution)
It can also be an addition to the Constitution.
Front
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Back
The Bill of Rights
These amendments guarantee specific personal freedoms and rights.
Front
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Back
Speech
Other answers include: religion, assembly, press, and petition the government.
Front
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Back
27
The most recent amendment was ratified in 1992.
Front
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Back
Announced our independence (from Great Britain)
It declared that the United States is free from British rule.
Front
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Back
Life and Liberty
The third right listed is the pursuit of happiness.
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What is freedom of religion?
Back
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
The government cannot establish a state religion.
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