FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY TEST
Supreme Law of the Land - ANSWER The Constitution What does the Constitution do? - ANSWER - Sets up the government
- Defines the government
- Protects basic rights of Americans
What are the first three words of the Constitution that reflect the idea of self- government? - ANSWER We the People What is an amendment? - ANSWER A change or an addition to the Constitution.What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? - ANSWER The Bill of Rights Rights or freedoms from the First Amendment: - ANSWER 1) Speech 2) Religion 3) Assembly 4) Press 5) Petition the government 1 / 2
How many amendments does the Constitution have? - ANSWER 27 What did the Declaration of Independence do? - ANSWER Announced/Declared our independence from Great Britain Rights in the Declaration of Independence: - ANSWER 1) Life 2) Liberty 3) Pursuit of Happiness What is the freedom of religion? - ANSWER You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.What is the economic system in the United States? - ANSWER Capitalist/Market Economy What is the "rule of law"? - ANSWER - Everyone must follow he law.
- Leaders must obey the law.
- Governors must obey the law.
- No one is above the law.
- Executive/President
- Judicial/Courts
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What are the branches of government? - ANSWER 1.Legislative/Congress