Alabama Civics Test Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is a power of the federal government? correct answer To print money, to declare war, and to make treaties Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? correct answer Because of the state population What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? correct answer Life and pursuit of happiness What is the rule of law? correct answer Everyone must follow the law When was the Constitution written? correct answer 1776 How many amendments does the Constitution have? correct answer twenty-seven (27) Name a branch or part of the government. correct answer Legislative, Executive, Judicial What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? correct answer Senate and House of Representatives How many U.S. Senators are there? correct answer one hundred (100) We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? correct answer six (6) If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? correct answer Vice-President What does the President's Cabinet do? correct answer Leads the Armed forces, Advises the president, Commands the U.S. 1 / 2
In which state is the Statue of liberty correct answer New york We elect a President for how many years? correct answer four (4) In what month do we vote for President? correct answer November What is the highest court in the United States? correct answer Supreme Court How many justices are on the Supreme Court? correct answer nine (9) What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? correct answer Bill of rights What is a promise one makes when he or she becomes a United States citizen? correct answer Give up loyalty to other countries, be loyal to the United States, Serve in the U.S. military What age must citizens be to vote for president? correct answer Eighteen (18) Who was our first president? correct answer George Washington Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? correct answer Thomas Jefferson When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? correct answer July 4, 1776 Which state was not one of the original 13 states? correct answer Illinois Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? correct answer The president Who is considered the Father of our Country? correct answer George Washington
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