Citizenship

Test
By Patrick
Sheedy
Question One
 The branches of government were
created to make the government more
equally run. To make sure all three
branches have a fair amount of power,
they use a system called checks and
balances to make this work. What
branch of government writes laws?
A) Judicial Branch
B) Legislative Branch
C) Executive Branch
Question Two
 George Washington was a great general
in the Revolutionary War. He helped turn
the tide in a battle crossing a lake in
Delaware. What years was George
Washington president?
A) April 30, 1789 - March 4, 1798
B) April 30, 1767 - March 4, 1789
C) April 30, 1772 - March 4
1785
Question Three
 The person who wrote our national
anthem wrote it when they saw a
bombing over a harbor. That scene
inspired them to write the song. Who
wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
A) Francis Scott Key
B) Betsy Rose Byers
C) Frank Mead Meyers
Question Four
 The Constitution was written on September
17, 1787. Only 9 out of 13 states signed it
but it was enough for it to go through.
Once the Constitution was signed, they
wanted to add to it and that’s what
amendments are. How many amendments
are there in the Constitution?
A) 25 amendments
B) 26 amendments
C) 27 amendments
Question Five
 The Bill of Rights is the first 10
amendments in the Constitution. The
Bill of Rights are very important like the
1stamendment gives you freedom of
speech. Which amendment in the Bill of
Rights gives you the right to bear arms?
A) Fifth amendment
B) Third amendment
C) Sixth amendment
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