Alabama Civics Test Study Guide Latest 2023 Questions with Complete Solutions

Alabama Civics Test Study Guide Latest 2023 Questions with Complete Solutions What is the supreme law of the land? ▪ the constitution What does the Constitution do? ▪ sets up the government ▪ defines the government ▪ protects basic rights of Americans The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these words? ▪ we the people What is an amendment? ▪ a change to the constitution ▪ an addition to the constitution What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? ▪ the bill of rights What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? ▪ speech ▪ religion How many amendments does the Constitution have? ▪ 27 What did the Declaration of Independence do? ▪ announced our independence (from Great Britain) ▪ declared our independence (from Great Britain) ▪ said that the United States is free (from Great Britain) What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? ▪ life ▪ liberty What is freedom of religion? ▪ you can practice any religion, or not practice a religion. What is the economic system in the United States? ▪ capitalist economy ▪ market economy What is the "rule of law"? ▪ everyone must follow the law. ▪ leaders must obey the law. ▪ government must obey the law. ▪ no one is above the law. Name one branch or part of the government. ▪ congress ▪ legislative ▪ president What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? ▪ checks and balances ▪ separation of power Who is in charge of the executive branch? ▪ the president Who makes federal laws? ▪ congress ▪ senate and house (of Representatives) ▪ (u.s. or national) legislature What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? ▪ the senate and house (of representatives) How many U.S. Senators are there? ▪ one hundred (100) We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? ▪ six (6) Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now? ▪ Katie Britt ▪ Tommy Tuberville The house of representative has how many voting members? ▪ four hundred thirty-five (435) We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? ▪ two (2) Name your U.S. Representative. ▪ Dale Strong Who does a U.S. Senator represent? ▪ all people of the state Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? ▪ because of state population We elect a President for how many years? ▪ four (4) In what month do we vote for president? ▪ November What is the name of the President of the United States now? ▪ Joe Biden What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? ▪ Kamala Harris If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? ▪ Vice President If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? ▪ speaker of the house Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? ▪ the President Who signs bills to become laws? ▪ the President Who vetoes bills? ▪ the President What does the President's Cabinet do? ▪ advises the President What are two Cabinet-level positions? ▪ Secretary of Agriculture ▪ Secretary of Defense What does the judicial branch do? ▪ reviews laws ▪ explains laws ▪ resolves disputes (disagreements) ▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution What is the highest court in the United States? ▪ the Supreme Court How many justices are on the Supreme Court? ▪ nine (9) Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? ▪ John Roberts Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? ▪ print money ▪ declare war Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? ▪ schooling / education ▪ protection (police) Who is the Governor of your state now? ▪ Kay lvey What is the capital of your state? ▪ Montgomery What are the two major political parties in the United States? ▪ democratic ▪ republican What is the political party of the President now? ▪ Democratic (Party) What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? ▪ Kevin McCarthy There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. ▪ citizens 18 and older can vote ▪ you don't need to pay to vote What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? ▪ serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election Name one right only for United States citizens. ▪ vote in a federal election ▪ run for federal office What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? ▪ freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? ▪ the united states ▪ the flag What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? ▪ give up loyalty to other countries ▪ obey the laws of the united states How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? ▪ eighteen (18) and older What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? ▪ Vote ▪ Join a political party When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? ▪ April 15 When must all men register for the Selective Service? ▪ at the age eighteen (18) ▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26) What is one reason colonists came to America? ▪ freedom ▪ religious freedom Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? ▪ American Indians ▪ Native Americans What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? ▪ Africans ▪ People from Africa Why did the colonists fight the British? ▪ because of high taxes (taxation without representation) ▪ because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering) ▪ because they didn't have self-government Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? ▪ (Thomas) Jefferson When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? ▪ July 4, 1776 There were 13 original states. Name three. ▪ New Hampshire ▪ New York ▪ New Jersey What happened at the Constitutional Convention? ▪ The Constitution was written. ▪ The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution. When was the Constitution written? ▪ 1787 The federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers. ▪ (James) Madison What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? ▪ U.S. diplomat Who is the "Father of Our Country"? ▪ (George) Washington Who was the first President? ▪ (George) Washington