Civic Literacy Test

the constitution What is the Supreme law of the land? it lists the powers of the federal government What does the constitution do? we the people The idea of the self-government is in the 1st words of the constitution; what are they? a change to the constitution What is an amendment? bill of rights What are the first ten amendments of the constitution called? freedom of speech and press What is one right or freedom of the first amendment? 27 How many amendments does the constitution have? claimed independence from Great Britain What did the declaration of independence do? life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness What are the 3 rights in the declaration of independence? the right to practice any religion and not be discriminated against for it What is freedom of religion? mixed economy What is the economy system in the United States? no one is above the law What is the "rule of law?" be a citizen who is 18 years of age or older According to the constitution, what are the requirements to vote? to serve on a jury What is a civic duty required of U.S. citizens? to vote in the federal elections and to be able to run in an election Name one right for only U.S. citizens freedom of speech What is one right of everyone living in the U.S.? to obey laws What is one promise you make when you became a U.S. citizen? 18 What age can you vote? join a political party One way Americans can participate in democracy Draft men for military Selective service does what? legislative, judicial, and executive What are the 3 branches of government? checks and balances What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? president Who's in charge of the executive branch? congress Who makes national laws? House of Representatives and Senate Two houses of Congress? 100 How many United States senators? 6 years U.S. senators serve for how long?