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TN Civics Exam Review
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Review of the Civics Exam, a requirement for graduation in Tennessee
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1
The concept of self-government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the people
We hold these
E pluribus unum
In the beginning
2
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
an emergency election is held
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
3
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
50
100
435
200
4
What was the United States' main concern during the Cold War?
stopping the spread of socialism
defeating the Nazis
stopping the spread of the Japanese Empire
stopping the spread of communism
5
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared freedom from French colonial rule
Negotiated a peace true between France, Great Britain and the US
Declared state independence from the federal government
Formally announced freedom of North American colonies from Great Britain
6
What three countries did the US and its allies fight in World War II?
Germany, Italy, Soviet Union
Germany, Japan, Italy
Germany, Soviet Union, Japan
France, Great Britain, Italy
7
In what month does a president officially take office?
October
November
December
January
8
Who is the US representative in the House of Reps from our district (District #5)?
Marsha Blackburn
Lamar Alexander
Mark Lee
Andy Ogles
9
Which of the following is NOT a member of the president's Cabinet?
Attorney General
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of the Navy
10
What does the Judicial Branch do?
vetoes laws according to the Constitution
reviews laws to determine if they are Constitutional
makes laws according to the Constitution
signs laws according to the Constitution
11
An addition or change to the Constitution is known as
a filibuster
a petition
a law
an amendment
12
We elect a President for a term of how many years?
2 year term
4 year term
life term
6 year term
13
What are the two parts of Congress?
Congress and Supreme Court
The Upper Chamber and the Lower Chamber
The House of Commons and the House of Lords
The Senate and House of Representatives
14
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Mike Pence
Brett Kavanaugh
Ruth Bader Ginsberg
John Roberts
15
Who was president during WWI?
Teddy Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
16
What ocean is off the west coast of the US?
Indian
Atlantic
Pacific
Western
17
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
The Senate
the Supreme Court
checks and balances
the Bill of Rights
18
Bonus Question- How many Constitutional amendments are there dealing with voting, and what are they?
5- 13th, 15th, 19th, 24th, 26th
2- 15th and 16th
4- 15th, 19th, 24th, 26th
3- 15th, 16th, 19th
19
In what month do we vote for a president?
December
January
October
November
20
Which of the following was not one of the 13 original colonies?
Maine
New Hampshire
Delaware
Georgia
21
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
The Whigs and the Federalists
The Conservatives and the Liberals
The Democrats and the Republicans
The Fascists and the Socialists
22
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The First Lady
The Speaker of the House
an emergency election is held
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
23
How many justices are there currently on the US Supreme Court?
7
5
9
3
24
What is "the supreme law of the land?"
The Bible
The US Supreme Court
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
25
Who is in the charge of the executive branch?
The President of the United States
The Chief Justice
The Secretary of State
The Speaker of the House
26
Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, and American Samoa are all
French territory ruled by the US
US territories
British territory ruled by the US
US states
27
Why do some states have more Representatives than others?
because some states have higher voter turn-out than others
because some states are geographically larger than others
because some states have more people than others
the states are guaranteed a certain number in the Constitution
28
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
The right for all men to vote
Right to a free education
Right to a speedy jury trial
Speech unrestricted by the govt
29
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
The Preamble
The Federalist Papers
The Declaration of Independence
30
What is the capital of Tennessee?
Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
31
Which of the following is NOT one of the powers solely reserved for the federal government?
printing money
raising an army and declaring war
negotiate treaties
education policy
32
Who was president during the Great Depression and when the US declared war on Japan in WWII?
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Teddy Roosevelt
33
When was the Constitution written?
1790
1787
1783
1776
34
How many amendments to the Constitution have there been?
25
28
26
27
35
Why does the US flag have 13 stripes?
13 original colonies
13 signers of the Dec. of Independence
13 amendments in the Bill of Rights
13 is a lucky number
36
Which US president served as a general in WWII, commanding US forces in Europe?
Eisenhower
Grant
Nixon
Sherman
37
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
2
4
6
8
38
The Constitution does all of the following EXCEPT
Defines the role of the government
Makes English the official language & Christianity the official religion
Protects basics rights to Americans
Sets up how the government works
39
The two longest rivers in the US:
Mississippi & Missouri
Mississippi & Tennessee
Mississippi & Ohio
Mississippi & Colorado
40
States are given certain powers in the Constitution. Which of the following is NOT a power granted to the states?
education policy
collecting taxes
issuing licenses
printing money
41
Who signs bills to become law in the final step in the legislative process?
Each state's governor
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
42
How many US Senators are there?
100
50
435
200
43
What ocean is off the east coast of the US?
Indian
Atlantic
Eastern
Pacific
44
Who is the governor of Tennessee?
Bill Lee
Bill Jones
Bill Lane
Bill Smith
