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Alabama Civics Test Prep - Tuscaloosa County Schools
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A review guide to prepare students for the Alabama High Schools Civics graduation exam.
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1
Who makes federal laws?
The President
Supreme Court
Congress
The State
2
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1929
July 4, 1646
July 4, 1865
3
Which branch of government decides if a law goes against the constitution?
Judicial
All of the above
Executive
Legislative
4
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
All of the Above
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution was written
Alexander Hamilton quit
5
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did NOT do?
Freed the Slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
Authored Poor Richards Almanac
Saved (or preserved) the Union
Led the United States during the Civil War
6
Who was our first President?
George Washington
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Abraham Lincoln
7
What age must citizens be to vote for President?
None of the Above
Eighteen (18)
Twenty-One (21)
Seventeen (17)
8
What does the President's cabinet do?
All of the Above
Commands the U.S.
Lead the Armed Forces
Advises the President
9
What is Freedom of Religion?
No one can practice a religion.
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
You cannot choose the time you practice your religion.
You must choose a religion.
10
Congress can override the veto of the President with a _______ vote.
None of the above.
2/3
1/2
3/5
11
America received independence from Great Britain in:
1492
1776
1500
1556
12
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Because of the geographical size of the state
Because of the state's location
Because the state's reps have seniority in the HOR
Because of the state's population
13
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Economic Distress
Computer Fraud
Digital Hacking
Communism
14
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
Eight (8)
Twelve (12)
Six (6)
15
When was the Constitution written?
1787
1790
1776
1791
16
What is the capital of your state?
Birmingham
Huntsville
Mobile
Montgomery
17
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 18
At age 16
Men no longer have to register
At birth
18
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Kevin McCarthy
Mike Johnson
Kamala Harris
Nancy Pelosi
19
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The State where you live
The President
The Congress
The United States
20
Every citizen accused of a crime is entitled to:
One last meal
Bail
Consult with a lawyer before they are arrested
Due process of law
21
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are they?
God We Trust
We the Government
By All Means
We the People
22
War may be declared only by:
The Secretary of State
The President
The Secretary of Defense
The Congress
23
What is the name of the national anthem?
My Country tis of Thee
America the Beautiful
The Star-Spangled Banner
God Bless the U.S.A.
24
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution granted the right to vote to which group?
African-Americans
18-year olds
Women
None of the above
25
Which state does not border Mexico?
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Oklahoma
26
The idea of self government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are they?
America, the beautiful
Defend our Rights
Just a Bill
We the People
27
What is "rule of law"?
All laws must be the same in every state.
Everyone must follow the law.
Everyone but the President must follow the law.
Government does not have to follow the law.
28
What is a power of the federal government?
To declare war
To print money
All of the above
To make treaties
29
Who vetoes bills?
Supreme Court
President
Congress
All of the Above
30
Who signs bills to become laws?
None of the Above
Supreme Court
Congress
The President
31
What does the Constitution do?
Protects basic rights of Americans
Sets up the government
All of the above
Defines the government
32
What rights is a person under arrest being informed of when they are read their Miranda rights?
The right to have an attorney present during questioning
The right to a free attorney if you cannot afford one
All of the above
The right to remain silent
33
Name one of the longest rivers in the United States.
Hudson River
Rio Grande River
Mississippi River
Potomac River
34
The House of Representatives has _______ members.
100
535
270
435
35
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
American and Bull-Moose
Reform and Green
Republican and Whigs
36
How many stripes does the American flag have?
Twelve (12)
Twenty-Four (24)
Thirteen (13)
Fifty (5)
37
The ______ gives citizens the right to bear arms.
The 24th Amendment
The 2nd Amendment
The 6th Amendment
The 10th Amendment
38
What is one power of the federal government according to the Constitution?
To provide schooling and education
To declare war
To provide protection (police)
To issue driver's licenses
39
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Preamble
Articles of Confederation
40
Identify a war that was fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Civil War
Spanish-American War
War of 1812
All of the above
41
How many Amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty-Seven (27)
Ten (10)
Twenty-Three (23)
Twenty-One (21)
42
A government in which the ideas of a single leader or small group are the only way to govern is
Dictatorship
Federal
Democratic
Socialist
43
We elect a president for how many years?
Four (4)
Two (2)
Eight (8)
Six (6)
44
Name one U.S. Senator from your state
Kay Ivy
Sue Bell Cobb
Katie Hobbs
Tommy Tuberville
45
Name a branch or part of the government.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
All of the above
46
In what month do we vote for President?
March
December
November
January
47
Name a state that borders Canada.
Florida
Michigan
California
Alabama
48
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Conservation
Prohibition
Women's Suffrage Movement
Civil Rights Movement
49
The Bill of Rights is made up of the first ____ amendments of the Constitution.
10
5
12
2
50
Name a U.S. territory.
The Phillipines
Mexico
Hawaii
Guam
51
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Kay Ivy
Jeff Sessions
Katie Britt
Richard Shelby
52
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson
53
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
54
Who is considered "The Father of our Country"?
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
55
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
All of the above
Be loyal to the United States
Defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
Give up loyalty to other countries
56
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
None of the above
Freed the slaves living in the confederate states
Initiated the Civil War
Ended World War II
57
Who is one of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Harry Truman
George Washington
58
What is one reason colonists came to America?
To join a civic group
For the experience of traveling across the ocean
Freedom
None of the above
59
What is NOT a national holiday?
Veteran's Day
Columbus Day
Labor Day
Valentine's Day
60
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Bear Arms
Trial by Jury
Vote
Free Speech
61
What is the capital of the United States?
Richmond, Virginia
Washington, D.C.
None of the Above
New York, New York
62
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Georgia
New Hampshire
Texas
Louisiana
63
Who is the Commander in chief of the military?
The President
The Vice President
Attorney General
The Secretary of Defense
64
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Chief of Staff
None of the Above
Speaker of the House
Vice President
65
Who is the Governor of Alabama now?
Robert Bentley
None of the Above
Richard Shelby
Kay Ivy
66
Which of the following is NOT a right listed in the First Amendment?
Freedom of Religion
The Right to Petition
The Right to a Jury of Peers
Freedom of Speech
67
Why did Colonists fight the British?
All of the above
Because the British army stayed in their houses (quartering)
Because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
Because they didn't have self-government
68
What is the highest court in the United States?
Trial Court
Appellate Court
Supreme Court
District Court
69
What are two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Presidential Cabinet & House (of Representatives)
Presidential Cabinet and Senate
Senate and House (of Representatives)
Senate and State Governors
70
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Baltic Sea
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
71
When powers are divided between the states and the national government it is referred to as:
Dual Legitimacy
Federalism
Plutocracy
Dictatorship
72
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
March 15
January 1
November 11
July 4
73
What do the flag's stripes represent?
The original colonies
None of the above
To join a civic goup
The members of the Second Continental Congress
74
Who is called the Commander-in-Chief?
The President
U.S. Representative
Supreme Court Justice
U.S. Senator
75
James Madison is known for being
A Founding Father
All of the Above
Called the Father of the Constitution
President of the U.S.
76
How many U.S. Senators are there?
Two Hundred (200)
Seventy-Five (75)
One Hundred (100)
Fifty (50)
77
What is the name of our current President?
Joe Biden
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Mike Pence
78
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
79
The citizens of a country hold the power in a:
Oligarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
Monarchy
80
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
The President
The Prime Minister
81
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Worked in the Underground Railroad
Fought for women's rights
Served as a nurse during the Civil War
Wrote the "Star Spangled Banner"
82
What is the economic system in the United States?
Command Economy
Capitalist Economy
Republican Economy
Mutual Economy
83
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life and Right to own a Home
Liberty and Justice
Life and Death
Life and Pursuit of Happiness
84
What is the political party of the President now?
Democrat
Libertarian
Republican
Independent
85
The length of term for a federal judge or justice is:
8 years
6 years
Life
4 years
86
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
The President
The People
Freedom of Speech
87
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Only citizens with a job can vote
Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote
Citizens by birth only can vote
Citizens seventeen (17) and older can vote
88
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The President Pro Tempore
The U.S. Attorney General
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
The Secretary of State
89
What document announced our independence from Great Britain?
Bill of Rights
Preamble to the Constitution
Emancipation Proclamation
Declaration of Independence
90
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Assisted in the underground railroad
Served in World War I
Fought for Civil Rights
Wrote the poem, "Mother to Son"
91
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What was was he in?
Gulf War
World War I
War of 1812
World War II
92
Name the war between the North and the South.
Civil War
World War I
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
93
What is one power that belongs to the federal government?
To issue driver's licenses
To establish police departments
To make Treaties
To provide public education
94
Formal agreement between two or more sovereign states.
Article
Veto
Executive Order
Treaty
95
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
Two (2)
Eight (8)
Six (6)
Four (4)
96
Based on the Constitution who can vote?
Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
A male citizen of any race (can vote).
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
All of the above
97
Under our Constitution, some power belongs to the states. What is one power of the states?
Coin or Print Money
Make Treaties
Provide Schooling or Education
Create an Army
98
How many stars does the American Flag have?
One-Hundred (100)
Fifty-One (51)
Fifty (50)
Twenty-Four (24)
99
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed
The Declaration of Independence
The Divine Right of Monarchs
Common Sense
John Locke's Theory of Natural Rights
100
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Floridians
Canadians
American Indians
No One
