FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY TEST
Questions & Answers Correct 100% Supreme Law of the Land - ANSWERSThe Constitution What does the Constitution do? - ANSWERS- 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? - ANSWERSWe the People What is an amendment? - ANSWERSA change or an addition to the Constitution.What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? - ANSWERSThe Bill of Rights
Rights or freedoms from the First Amendment: - ANSWERS1) Speech
2) Religion 3) Assembly 4) Press 5) Petition the government How many amendments does the Constitution have? - ANSWERS27 What did the Declaration of Independence do? - ANSWERSAnnounced/Declared our independence from Great Britain
Rights in the Declaration of Independence: - ANSWERS1) Life
2) Liberty 3) Pursuit of Happiness What is the freedom of religion? - ANSWERSYou can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.What is the economic system in the United States? - ANSWERSCapitalist/Market Economy What is the "rule of law"? - ANSWERS- Everyone must follow he law.
- Leaders must obey the law.
- Governors must obey the law.
- No one is above the law.
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