Principles of American Government Practice Test

What this set covers: The Constitution and how it changes, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, the rule of law, and why there are three branches.

15 questions · Questions 1–15 of the official list · Free · Taking the 2008 test?

Questions in this set

What is the form of government of the United States?
What is the supreme law of the land?
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?
What is the economic system of the United States?
What is the rule of law?
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
There are three branches of government. Why?

Up to date as of October 21, 2026: checked against the official USCIS civics test questions and answers.