FL Civic Literacy Test exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

What is the supreme law of the land? The Constitution What does the Constitution do? -Sets up the government -Defines the government -Protects basic rights of Americans The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are they? "We the people..." What is an amendment? A change or an addition to the Constitution What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? The Bill of Rights What is one right or Freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment? Freedom of speech How many amendments does the Constitution have? 27 What did the Declaration of Independence do? Declared independence from Great Britain What are the rights granted by the Declaration of Independence? -Life -Liberty -Pursuit of Happiness What is freedom of religion? Right to practice or not practice any religion What is the economic system used in the US? Market Economic System What is the "rule of law"? Everyone must obey the law Which is NOT a branch of government? Presidential Branch What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Checks and balances