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Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
Amendments are additions to the Constitution meant to clarify its articles.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
This Amendment freed the slaves.
  1. 13th Amendment
  2. 14th Amendment
  3. 15th Amendment
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
This Amendment allows African American men the right to vote.
  1. 13th Amendment
  2. 14th Amendment
  3. 15th Amendment
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
The                             is a plan that describes how our government is set up.
  1. Declaration of Independence
  2. Constitution
  3. Bill of Rights
  4. charter
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
Which amendment to the United States Constitution ended slavery?
  1. 13th Amendment
  2. 14th Amendment
  3. 15th Amendment
  4. the Bill of Rights
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
Besides being proposed in Congress, a constitutional amendment may be proposed at a convention of the states.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
The Second Amendment ensures that all people of the United States of America has the right to                       ?
  1. practice religion
  2. have a jury in court
  3. own guns and weapons
  4. drive when they are 16
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
The right to freedom of expression includes how you dress, what you say and where you say it, your art and your songs, and many other things as well. Which amendment protects this right?
  1. 4th
  2. 1st
  3. 2nd
  4. 3rd
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
What happens last?
  1. The bill goes to the president.
  2. Congress votes to pass a bill.
  3. the president signs the bill.
  4. The bill becomes a new law.
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
What does the freedom of religion include?
  1. the right to have any religion
  2. the right to have no religion
  3. the right to go to church
  4. the right to worship whatever you want
  5. all of the above
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
The rights of speech, press, assembly, and petition are often grouped together under what term?
  1. Freedom of Expression
  2. Right to Bear Arms
  3. Right to Vote
  4. Pursuit of Happiness
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
The                 Amendment abolished slavery.
  1. Fifteenth
  2. Thirteenth
  3. Sixth
  4. Twelfth
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
When might the government limit the religious practices of US citizens?
  1. ONLY if they get a court order first
  2. if they are considered harmful to others
  3. The government CANNOT limit the religion of citizens!
  4. if the people vote on it
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
Why are there limits on the freedom of expression given in the Constitution?
  1. because the Founders weren't sure what to add
  2. to protect the rights and safety of others
  3. because everyone argues over public policy
  4. There are NO limits to our freedom in this country!
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could declare war and peace, print and borrow money, and which of the following?
  1. force states to obey its laws
  2. raise money with taxes
  3. set up an army
  4. deal with other nations
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
How many amendments does the United States Constitution have?
  1. 1
  2. 13
  3. 20
  4. 27
Grade 4 US Laws and Amendments
Proposed constitutional amendments need to be approved by what portion of both houses of Congress?
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