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Worksheets1965 Alabama Voter Literacy Test
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which of the following is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
Public Education
Employment
Trial by Jury
Voting
The federal census of population is taken every 5 years.
True
False
If a person is indicted for a crime, name two rights which he has.
Habeus Corpus (immediate presentation of charges)
lawyer
bail
speedy trial within six months
A President elected at the general election in November takes office the following year on what date?
(a)
A U.S. Senator elected at the general election in November takes office the following year on what date?
(a)
Which definition applies to the word "amendment?"
Proposed change, as in a Constitution
Make 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 (a) .
When the Constitution was approved by the original colonies, how many states had to ratify it in order for it to be ineffect?
(a)
Does enumeration affect the income tax levied on citizens in various states?
yes
no
Person opposed to swearing an oath may say, instead (solemnly)
(a)
To serve as President of the United States, a person must have attained:
25 years of age
35 years of age
40 years of age
45 years of age
What words are required by law to be on all coins and paper currency in the U.S.?
(a)
The Supreme Court is the chief lawmaking body of the state.
True
False
If a law passed by a state is contrary to provisions of the U.S. Constitution, which law prevails?
state
U.S. Constitution
A U.S. Senator is elected for a term of (a) years.
If a vacancy occurs in the U.S. Senate, the state must hold an election, but meanwhile the place may be filled by a temporary appointment made by (a)
Appropriation of money for the armed services can be only for a period limited to (a) years.
The chief executive and the administrative offices make up the (a) branch of government.
Who passes laws dealing with piracy?
(a)
The number of representatives which a state is entitled to have in the House of Representatives is based on (a) .
The Constitution protects an individual against punishments which are ______________ and __________________.
(a)
When a jury has heard and rendered a verdict in a case, and the judgment on the verdict has become final, the defendant cannot again be brought to trial for the same cause.
True
False
Cases tried before a court of law are two types, civil and (a) .
By a majority vote of the members of Congress, the Congress can change provisions of the Constitution of the U.S.
True
False
For security, each state has a right to form a (a) .
If no candidate for President receives a majority of the electoral vote, who decides who will become president?
(a)
Of the original 13 states, the one with the largest representation in the first Congress was (a) .
Of which branch of government is the Speaker of the House a part?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Capital Punishment is the giving of a death sentence.
True
False
In case the President is unable to perform the duties of his office, who assumes them?
(a)
“Involuntary servitude” is permitted in the U.S. upon conviction of a crime.
True
False
If a state is a party to a case, the Constitution provides that original jurisdiction shall be in (a) .
The Legislatures of the states decide how presidential electors may be chosen.
True
False
The Vice President presides over (a) .
The Constitution limits the size of the District of Columbia to (a)
