What is an amendment? Choose one:
An addition (to the Constitution).
The Preamble to the Constitution.
An introduction.
The beginning of the Declaration of Independence.
Correct Answer :
A. An addition (to the Constitution).
An addition (to the Constitution).
Related Questions
What does the Constitution do? Choose one:
Defines the government.
Sets up the government.
Protects basic rights of Americans.
All of these answers.
What is an amendment? Choose one:
An addition (to the Constitution).
The Preamble to the Constitution.
An introduction.
The beginning of the Declaration of Independence.
What is one right or freedom granted by the First Amendment? Choose one:
Trial by jury.
To vote.
To bear arms.
Speech.
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? Choose one:
Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives.
Because of the state's population.
Because of the geographical size of the state.
Because of the state's location.
What is the economic system in the United States? Choose one:
Communist economy.
Capitalist economy.
Socialist economy.
None of these answers.
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? Choose one:
Six (6).
Two (2).
Four (4).
Eight (8).
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? Choose one:
The Articles of Confederation.
The inalienable rights.
The Declaration of Independence.
The Bill of Rights.
What is the title of the highest political official in a US state?
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Senate President
Chief of Police
Name one branch or part of the government. Choose one:
State government.
Legislative.
Parliament.
United Nations.
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? Choose one:
Freedom to petition the government and freedom to disobey traffic laws.
Freedom of worship and freedom to make treaties with other countries.
Freedom of speech and freedom to run for president.
Freedom of speech and freedom of worship.
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Choose one:
The President.
Checks and balances.
The people.
Freedom of speech.
What is freedom of religion? Choose one:
You cant choose the time you practice your religion.
You must choose a religion.
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
No one can practice a religion.
When is the last day you can send in your federal income tax forms?
December 31
February 1
June 1
April 15
What happened at the Constitutional Convention? Choose one:
The Declaration of Independence was written.
The Emancipation Proclamation was written.
The Constitution was written.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was written.
Who signs bills to become laws? Choose one:
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
The Vice President.
The Secretary of State.
The President.
The House of Representatives has how many voting members? Choose one:
Four hundred forty-one (441).
Four hundred thirty-five (435).
Two hundred (200).
One hundred (100).
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? Choose one:
Make treaties.
Provide schooling and education.
Create an army.
Coin or print money.
What did the Declaration of Independence do? Choose one:
Declared our independence from Great Britain.
Declared our independence from France.
Gave women the right to vote.
Freed the slaves.
What is the supreme law of the land? Choose one:
The Articles of Confederation.
The Constitution.
The Emancipation Proclamation.
The Declaration of Independence.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? Choose one:
Thirty-five (35) or older.
Sixteen (16) or older.
Twenty-one (21) or older.
Eighteen (18) or older.
Who vetoes bills? Choose one:
The President
The Vice President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? Choose one:
To provide police departments.
To issue drivers licenses.
To make treaties.
To provide schooling.
How many U. S. Representatives does Utah have?
3
4
5
6
How many U.S. senators are there?
Fifty-two (52).
Four hundred thirty-five (435).
One hundred (100).
Fifty (50).
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Choose one:
Gave the United States independence from Great Britain.
Ended World War I.
Gave women the right to vote.
Freed slaves in most Southern states.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
5
12
3
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? Choose one:
Life and death.
Life and pursuit of happiness.
Liberty and justice.
Life and the right to own a home.
We elect a President for how many years? Choose one:
Eight (8).
Two (2).
Four (4).
Ten (10).
Who does a U.S. Senator represent? Choose one:
All people of the state in which (s)he was elected.
All people of the state who belong to the Senators political party.
The state legislatures.
Only the people in the state who voted for the Senator.
What is the rule of law? Choose one:
Everyone but the President must follow the law.
Government does not have to follow the law.
All laws must be the same in every state.
Everyone must follow the law.