Civics Pre-Test

CIVICS PRE-TEST 1. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

2. What are the first 10 amendments to the constitution called?

3. How old does a person have to be before he/she is eligible to be elected president?

4. How many members serve on the Supreme Court?

5. Before the Constitution was written in 1787 what was our first form of government called?

6. The Constitution begins with what three words?

7. What is the organization called that helps the president with all of his responsibilities?

8. In order to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful the constitution created

A system of ______and ______

8. Name the last 10 presidents in order:

9. What are 3 freedoms protected by the 1st amendment?

10. The cornerstone of the US Justice system is based upon the phrase:

11. Who is the current Secretary of State?

12. Name one Philosopher who influenced our founding fathers in the development of our government:

13. What did George Washington do as our first leader that was so unique?