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AL. Civics Test Quiz #2
AL. Civics Test Quiz #2
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1
Which branch of government decides if a law violates the Constitution?
None of the Above
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
2
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the
Bill of Rights
None of the Above
Declaration of Independence
Preamble
3
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At birth
At age 16
At age 18
Men no longer have to register
4
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
All of the above
Serve on a jury
Get a job.
Clean up their neighborhood.
5
What is the capital of Alabama?
Birmingham
Huntsville
Montgomery
Mobile
6
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
10
23
21
7
Which of the following is a right reserved only for U.S. citizens?
Vote in a federal election
Hold a job.
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
8
Under the U.S. Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling or education
Create an army
Make treaties
Coin or print money
9
What does a U.S. Senator represent?
A U.S. region
All the people in one state
Citizens in a district
Americans living abroad
10
To what do individuals shows loyalty to when they say the Pledge of Allegiance?
President
State where one lives
Congress
United States of America
11
What do the American flag's stripes represent?
Members of the Second Continental Congress
Original colonies
Number of former flags
None of the above
12
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
To Bear Arms
Free Speech
Vote
Trial By Jury
13
Which of the following is NOT a right of everyone living in the U.S.
Petition to the government
Peacefully assemble
To bear arms
Run for federal office.
14
What is freedom of religion?
You cannot choose the time your practice your religion.
You must choose a religion
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
No one can practice a religion
15
A change to the U.S. Constitution is known as a what?
Veto
Caucus
Amendment
Resolution
16
What position serves as the leader of the executive branch?
Speaker of the House
President
Prime Minister
Chief Justice
17
Under the U.S. Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To declare war
To print money
All of the above
To create an army
18
How many years is the term for a U.S. Representative?
5
3
4
2
19
Which of the following positions has the power to veto a bill?
Attorney General
Chief Justice
Speaker of the House
President
20
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House of Representative
Secretary of State
U.S. Attorney General
21
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote
Citizens 17 and older can vote
Only citizens with a job can vote
Citizens by birth only can vote.
22
What is one promise an individual makes when they become a U.S. citizen?
All of the above
Defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S.
Be loyal to the U.S.
Give up loyalty to other countries
23
What do the fifty stars on the American flag represent?
Former Presidents
Number of states
Key battles of the American Revolution
Signers of the Declaration of Independence
24
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Federalism
Republicanism
Checks and Balances
Capitalism
25
In what way can an American participate in their democracy?
Join a community group
All of the above
Call their Senator and Representative about an issue
Vote in an election
