Alabama Civics Test Review- The US Constitution

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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

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We the People

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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is the power of the federal government?

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To make treaties, To declare war, To print money

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Which of the following is a branch or part of the government? Legislative, Executive, Judicial, All of the Above

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All of the Above

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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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Bill of Rights

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What is freedom of religion?

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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

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What does the Constitution do? Options: Creates alliances with other countries, Establishes freedom from Great Britain, Sets up the government, All of the above

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Sets up the government

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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? Options: Create an army, Coin or print money, Make treaties, Provide schooling or education

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Provide schooling or education

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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

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Free speech

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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Options: The President, Checks and balances, Freedom of speech, The people

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Checks and balances

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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them: Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote, Citizens seventeen (17) and older can vote, Only citizens with a job can vote, Citizens by birth only can vote.

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Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote.