1965 Alabama Literacy Test

Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

• Public Education

• Employment

• Trial by Jury

• Voting

The federal census of population is taken every five years.

• True

• False

3. If a person is indicted for a crime, name two rights which he has:

• Right to a fair trial and right to remain silent

• Right to vote and right to travel

• Right to free speech and right to bear arms

• Right to privacy and right to education

A U.S. senator elected at the general election in November takes office the following year on what date?

• January 1st

• January 3rd

• January 20th

• February 1st

5. A President elected at the general election in November takes office the following year on what date?

• January 1st

• January 20th

• February 1st

• March 4th

Which definition applies to the word “amendment?”

• Proposed change, as in a Constitution

• Maker of peace between nationals at war

• A part of the government

A person appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court is appointed for a term of _____________.

• life

• 10 years

• 20 years

• until retirement age

8. When the Constitution was approved by the original colonies, how many states had to ratify it in order for it to be in effect?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 13

Does enumeration affect the income tax levied on citizens in various states?

• Yes, it does affect the income tax.

• No, it does not affect the income tax.

• It depends on the state.

• Enumeration has no relation to income tax.

10. Person opposed to swearing in an oath may say, instead: (solemnly)

• Affirm

• Deny

• Reject

• Proclaim