Alabama: Week 10

Front

What was “Alabama Fever”?

Back

everyone wanting to buy land in Alabama

Front

What does cotton do to the soil it grows in?

Back

depletes it

Front

According to the Northwest Ordinance, how many men did it take to turn a territory into a state?

Back

60,000

Front

How many branches of government does Alabama have?

Back

three

Front

For elected officials in government, what does “term” mean?

Back

the length of time an elected official serves

Front

What is the difference between the legislative branch and the judicial branch?

Back

The legislative branch makes laws; the judicial branch interprets them.

Front

According to Alabama’s Bill of Rights, where does the state get its governing power from?

Back

the will of the people

Front

How many basic rights are in Alabama’s Bill of Rights?

Back

36

Front

According to Alabama’s constitution, there is a right to a trial by __________.

Back

jury

Front

Where did the first session of the Alabama Territorial assembly meet?

Back

a hotel