Civic Literacy Exam Civic Literacy 1

Question 1

Which branch of the U.S. federal government has the sole authority to declare war?

Accepted Answer

Congress

Answer

The President as Commander-in-Chief

Answer

The Department of Defense

Answer

The Joint Chiefs of Staff

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

To reserve powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people

Answer

To guarantee freedom of speech and religion

Answer

To establish the Supreme Court's power of judicial review

Answer

To prohibit cruel and unusual punishment

Question 3

How many justices currently sit on the U.S. Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

7

Answer

11

Answer

13

Question 4

Which constitutional clause gives Congress the broad power to make all laws 'necessary and proper' to carry out its enumerated powers?

Accepted Answer

The Elastic Clause

Answer

The Commerce Clause

Answer

The Supremacy Clause

Answer

The Establishment Clause

Question 5

What is the term length for a U.S. House of Representatives member?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

4 years

Answer

6 years

Answer

8 years

Question 6

Which constitutional amendment lowered the voting age in the United States to 18?

Accepted Answer

Twenty-Sixth Amendment

Answer

Fifteenth Amendment

Answer

Nineteenth Amendment

Answer

Twenty-Fourth Amendment