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