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