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