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Government - Questions from the Citizenship Test required for naturalization
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1
Who was the first President of the US?
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
2
Name one (of 5) war fought by the US in the 1900s.
Korean War
World War I & II
Iraqi War
All of the above
3
What is the "rule of law"?
You can choose to obey laws
The king creates all the laws
There are no laws
Everyone must obey the law
4
What is one responsibility reserved for US citizens?
To vote
To obey laws
To serve as a judge
To serve on a jury
5
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Fought to free slaves
Fought for civil rights & equality of all Americans
Fought to give women the right to vote
Fought to keep slavery in the south
6
What is the highest court in the US?
Supreme Court
Presidential Court
District Court
Appellate Court
7
What are the two major political parties in the US?
Green Party & Democratic Party
Independent Party & Republican Party
Green Party & Independent Party
Democratic Party & Republican Party
8
Name one of your state Senators.
Tom Wolf
Charlie Dent
Ben Cardin
Pat Toomey
9
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Created the United States
Freed the slaves
Started the Civil War
Declared independence of the Southern states
10
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power?
Power to print money
Power to declare war
Power to make treaties
Power to create an army
11
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
The Treaty of Paris
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
12
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
President
Governor
Vice President
Supreme Court Justice
13
In what month do Americans vote for President?
February
October
August
November
14
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
75
0
14
15
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Vice President
Attorney General
President
Speaker of the House
16
Who is the name of the current US Vice President?
Donald Trump
Barrack Obama
Joe Biden
Mike Pence
17
Why did the colonists fight the British?
All of the above
Didn't have self-government
High taxes (taxation without representation)
British army stayed in their houses
18
Name one (of 4) state that borders Mexico.
Alabama
Arizona
Utah
Colorado
19
What are two rights reserved for US citizens?
To apply for a federal job
To vote
To carry a U.S. passport
To run for office
20
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared independence from the 13 colonies
Declared independence from Great Britain
Declared independence from France
Declared independence from the president of the US
21
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
16
18
25
21
22
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Paul Ryan
Mike Pence
Nancy Pelosi
Tom Wolf
23
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
State Rights
All of the above
Economic Reasons
Slavery
24
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are they?
"We the people . . ."
"Our greatest glory . . ."
"I pledge allegiance . . ."
"Four score and . . ."
25
Who is the Governor of your state?
Tom Wolf
Mike Pence
Bob Casey Jr.
Pat Toomey
26
Why does the US flag have 13 stripes?
For the first 13 colonies
For the last 13 states
For the first 13 presidents
It was the seamstress's favorite number
27
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
28
What is one (of 5) thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
First postmaster general of US
Was a US President
Youngest member of the Constitutional Convention
Invented the kite
29
Name two (of 10) national U.S. holidays.
Thanksgiving
Valentine's Day
Constitution Day
Labor Day
30
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
No one
Spanish
Mexicans
31
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
January 1
July 4
April 14
April 15
32
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
7
1
50
33
What is freedom of religion?
Right to practice or not practice any religion
All of the above
Right to require the supporting of a religion
Right to demand others follow your religion
34
Who can veto bills?
President
Anyone can
Vice President
Congress
35
Who does a Senator represent?
Themselves
All people of the state
All people of the town
All people of the entire US
36
When was the Constitution written?
1800
1787
1776
1780
37
Name one of your U.S. representatives.
Tom Marino
Pat Toomey
Bob Casey Jr.
Tom Wolf
38
What is the name of the current US President?
Barrack Obama
Mike Pence
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
39
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Anthony Kennedy
Samuel Alito
Ruth Ginsburg
John Roberts
40
What does the judicial branch do?
Resolves disputes (disagreements)
Decides if a law is unconstitutional
Review laws
Explain laws
41
Name one (of 22) American Indian tribe in the US.
Hopi
Blackfeet
Sioux
Shawnee
42
What are two (of the 15) cabinet level positions in the US?
There are two correct answers.
Secretary of Warfare
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Terrorism
Attorney General
43
What is an amendment?
Addition of a signature to the Constitution
An addition to the Constitution
A change to the Constitution
A change or an addition to the Constitution
44
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Your state
President
US Flag
United States
45
What are two (of 9) ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote or help with a political campaign
protest against the government or start a war
All of the above
join a political party or civic group
46
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the US?
None of the above
Terrorist attack on US
US declared war
New president was elected
47
If the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Speaker of the House
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of State
Attorney General
48
How old do you have to be to vote for President?
Anyone can vote
21
18
16
49
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
None of the above
Fought for women's rights and civil rights
First woman president
Fought in the Civil War disguised as a man
50
What is the name of the national anthem?
Oh, Canada!
America the Beautiful
Pledge of Allegiance
Star Spangled Banner
51
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 5, 1770
July 4, 1781
July 4, 1776
July 3, 1778
52
What is one promise you make when you become a US citizen?
All of the above
Defend Constitution and obey laws of US
give up loyalty to other countries & be loyal to US
Serve in US military and serve the nation
53
Why does the US flag have 50 stars?
For the 50 states
I have no idea!
Randomly chosen
For the first 50 citizens
54
Name one (of 5) US Territory.
US Virgin Islands
Northern Mariana Islands
American Samoa
Puerto Rico
55
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
50
100
435
375
56
Who makes federal laws?
Executive branch/President
Judicial branch/Supreme Court
President and Vice President themselves
Legislative branch/Congress
57
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Number chosen by state
Number based on population
Number chosen randomly
Number based on when joined US
58
Name the US war between the North and the South.
World War 1
War on Slavery
War of 1812
Civil War
59
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
He preserved the Union
All of the above
He led the US during the Civil War
He freed the slaves
60
What territory did the US by from France in 1803?
Mexico Territory
Louisiana Territory
Mississippi River Territory
Canada Territory
61
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the president
Holds president's dishes
None of the above
Make all the decisions
62
Who was President during World War I?
Ronald Reagan
Woodrow Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
John F. Kennedy
63
What is the political party of the current president?
Green
Republican
Democratic
Independent
64
What is the economic system used in the US?
Traditional Economic System
Mixed Economic System
Command Economic System
Market Economic System
65
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote
You don't have to pay to vote
Any citizen (both men and women) can vote
A male citizen of any race can vote
66
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The president was elected
Constitution was written
Nothing happened
Declaration of Independence was written
67
When does the US celebrate Independence Day?
First Monday of September
July 4
Last Monday of May
September 17
68
What does the Constitution do?
All of the above
Protects basic rights of Americans
Defines the government
Sets up the government
69
What is the capital of the US?
Harrisburg
Alexandria
Washington D.C.
New York City
70
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Atlantic Ocean
Chesapeake Bay
New York Harbor
Washington D.C.
71
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
Senate and Supreme Court
House of Representatives and Senate
House of Representatives and White House Officials
Supreme Court and White House Officials
72
For how many years is a US President elected?
2
4
8
6
73
The Federalist Papers were written in support of the US Constitution. Name one (of 4) writers.
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
74
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The First Ten Amendments
The People's Rights
The Bill of Rights
None of the above
75
There were 13 original states in the union. Name three.
Maryland, Virginia, Maine
Pennsylvania, New York, Iowa
Georgia, Massachusetts, Connecticut
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware
76
Which is not a branch of government?
Actual question: Name one branch of government.
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Presidential branch
Judicial branch
77
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Attorney General
Vice President
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
78
Name one (of 13) state that borders Canada.
Oregan
Idaho
Illinois
Wyoming
79
What is one right or freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Freedom of publishing slander
Freedom of speech
Freedom to overthrow the government
Freedom to have violent assemblies
80
What ocean is on the West Coast of the US?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
81
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the US?
Slavery
Terrorism
All of the above
Communism
82
For how many years is a US Representative elected?
Unlimited years
4
6
2
83
What is one (of 5) reason colonists came to the US?
Famine
Freedom
Economic opportunity
Religious oppression
84
What group of people was taken to American and sold as slaves?
Africans
Europeans
Mexicans
Asians
85
What movement tried to end the racial discrimination?
Civil War Movement
Equal Rights Movement
Civil Rights Movement
All Lives Matter Movement
86
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war did he fight in?
Korean War
Vietnam War
World War II
World War I
87
What is the capital of your state?
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Washington D.C.
88
Who signs bills to become laws?
Anyone can
Vice President
President
Congress
89
How many US Senators are there?
200
50
100
75
90
Who did the US fight in World War II?
Italy
Germany
Japan
All of the above
91
What are two freedoms reserved for everyone living in the US? Freedom of:
speech and peaceable assembly
expression and worship
worship and overthrow the government
start war and speech
92
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
93
What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Separation of power
None of the answers
Both answers
94
What are the rights granted by the Declaration of Independence?
All of the above
Life
Pursuit to Happiness
Liberty
95
What ocean is on the East Coat of the US?
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
96
For how many years is a United States Senator elected?
Unlimited years
4
6
2
97
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is 1 power belonging to states?
Power to issue a driver's license
Power to provide protection (police)
Power to provide schooling and education
Power to make their own currency
98
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
John F. Kennedy
Bill Clinton
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
99
Name one (of 4) war fought by the US in the 1800s.
War of 1812
Civil War
Spanish-American War
World War 1
100
Name one of the two longest rivers in the US.
Mississippi River
Rio Grande River
Susquehanna River
Missouri River
