<p>CIVICS PRE-TEST 1. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?</p><p>2. What are the first 10 amendments to the constitution called?</p><p>3. How old does a person have to be before he/she is eligible to be elected president?</p><p>4. How many members serve on the Supreme Court?</p><p>5. Before the Constitution was written in 1787 what was our first form of government called?</p><p>6. The Constitution begins with what three words?</p><p>7. What is the organization called that helps the president with all of his responsibilities?</p><p>8. In order to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful the constitution created</p><p>A system of ______and ______</p><p>8. Name the last 10 presidents in order:</p><p>9. What are 3 freedoms protected by the 1st amendment?</p><p>10. The cornerstone of the US Justice system is based upon the phrase:</p><p>11. Who is the current Secretary of State?</p><p>12. Name one Philosopher who influenced our founding fathers in the development of our government:</p><p>13. What did George Washington do as our first leader that was so unique?</p>