Wisconsin Civics Test Questions And Answers Graded
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What are the rights or freedoms from the First Amendment?
Speech, Assembly, Press, Religion, or Petition
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declare independence
What are the three rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion?
,to practice or not practice any religion
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalism/free market
What is the "rule of law"?
no one is above the law
Name the three branches of gov't
executive, legislative, and judicial
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
foundation of gov't and protects rights
The idea of self-gov't is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these
words?
We The People
, What is an amendment?
Alteration of the Constitution
What stops branches of gov't from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances/separation of powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress/House of Reps and Senate
What are the two parts of Congress?
House of Reps and Senate
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What are the rights or freedoms from the First Amendment?
Speech, Assembly, Press, Religion, or Petition
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declare independence
What are the three rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion?
,to practice or not practice any religion
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalism/free market
What is the "rule of law"?
no one is above the law
Name the three branches of gov't
executive, legislative, and judicial
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
foundation of gov't and protects rights
The idea of self-gov't is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these
words?
We The People
, What is an amendment?
Alteration of the Constitution
What stops branches of gov't from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances/separation of powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress/House of Reps and Senate
What are the two parts of Congress?
House of Reps and Senate
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
