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Civics Questions for the Naturalization Test
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1
When was the Constitution written?
1784
1787
1776
1783
2
Cherokee, Navajo, Creek, Hopi, and Inuit are all examples of American Indian tribes.
False
True
3
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights movement
civil war
civil liberties union
million dollar march
4
George Washington is the father of our country.
Falso
True
5
Why do the number of Representative vary from state to state?
population of "their" state
terrirories
all of the above
room size
6
How many stars can be found on the American Flag?
25
90
50
65
7
What are the two responisibilities for United States citizens, only?
run for federal office
serve on a jury
vote in a federal election
register with a political party
8
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a genreal. What war did he serve?
Korean War
World War I
Civil War
World War II
9
The United States had a major Terriorist attack on September 11, 2001 in New York City?
True
False
10
What are the two responisibilities for United States citizens, only?
register with a political party
run for federal office
vote in a federal election
serve on a jury
11
The Mississippi and Missouri are the two longest rivers in the United States.
False
True
12
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate
Parliament
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
13
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Democracy
Independence
Communism
Radicaism
14
What are three powers, under our Constitution, that belong to the federal government?
to declare war
to print money
to write laws
to create an army
15
Choose the reasons the colonists came to America.
all of the above
religious freedom
freedom
escape persectution
16
We elect a President for how many years?
4
8
6
2
17
Name 3 reasons the colonists fought the British.
high taxes
they stole their food
they didn't have self government
British army stayed in their homes
18
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
gave the states' right
Provided land to the freed slaves
freed all the slaves, everywhere
ended the Civil War
19
To vote in an election, you have to pay a poll tax.
True
False
20
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Declaration of Independance
Civil Liberities
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
21
Which wars did the U.S. fight in during the 1900's?
Vietnam War
Gulf War
Civil War
World War II
22
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Civil War or War between the States
Revolutionary War
World War I
Mexican-American War
23
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
your state
USA
Constituation
Military
24
Susan B. Anthony fought for women's and civil rights.
True
False
25
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Roosevelt
Wilson
Clinton
Nixon
26
Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Postmaster General of U.S.
writer of "Poor Richard's Alamanac"
U.S. diplomate
started the first free libraries
27
What three things did Abraham Lincoln do?
freed the slaves
chopped down the apple tree
led the U.S. during the Civil War
saved the Union
28
The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in the New York Harbor.
False
True
29
The "rule of law" states that everyone (leaders, government, people) must follow the law.
True
False
30
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people in a region
All the people in the nation
none of the people
All the <br>people in the state
31
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the governement
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans
all of the above
32
Who did the United States fight during WWII?
Japan, Germany, Italy
Japan, Canada, France
China, Germany, Greece
Great Britain, France, Germany
33
The Mexican-American, Civil, and Spanish-American war were all fought in the 1800's.
False
True
34
The Declaration of Independnce freed us from Great Britian.
False
True
35
What powers, under our Constitution, belong to the states?
provide schooling and education
provide water
approve zoning and land use
provide protection
36
The jusicial branch reivew, explains, resolves, and decides laws.
True
False
37
What are the three branches of the governement?
Parliament
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
38
Who fought for civil rights and equality for all Americans?
Ronald Reagan
Bill O'Reily
Martin Luther King Jr.
John F. Kennedy
39
Be loyal to the US, serve the nation and obey laws are promises you make to be a US Citizen.
True
False
40
Who was President during World War I?
Nixon
Lincoln
Wilson
Washington
41
The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
False
True
42
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.
False
True
43
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Northwest
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Ohio
44
Freedom of religion means you are free to practice any religion, but you must practice.
True
False
45
Select the national U.S. holidays.
Presidents' Day
Birthday
Christmas
Labor Day
46
What is the highest court in the United States?
the federal court
the Supreme Court
the trail courts
the state courts
47
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
17
27
10
20
48
What powers, under our Constitution, belong to the states?
provide schooling and education
provide water
approve zoning and land use
provide protection
49
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Spanish explorers
Russians
animals
Native Americans/American Indians
50
Citizens must be 18 or older to vote?
True
False
51
African people were taken from Africa and sold as slaves in America.
True
False
52
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa and Guam are U.S. territories.
True
False
53
Choose Cabinet-level positions.
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Agriculture
Vice President
Attorney General
54
What is the name of the National Anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
God Bless America
America the Beautiful
Born in the U.S.A.
55
The President's Cabinet advises the President.
False
True
56
To amend something means to change or add to.
False
True
57
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Identify three writers.
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
James Madison
58
What are three ways Americans can participate in their democracy?
join a political party
vote
buy a home
run for office
59
Men must register for the Selective Service at the age of eighteen and/or beween 18-26.
No
Yes
60
Who becomes the President if the President and Vice President can no longer serve?
Speaker of the House
Supreme Court
Parliament
Secretary of State
61
What led to the Civil War?
slavery
farming
economic reasons
states' rights
62
We elect a US Representative for how many years?
2
4
8
6
63
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capialist/Market
Command
Traditional
Mixed
64
How many amendments concern who can vote in elections?
4
8
6
2
65
What do the 13 stripes on the American Flag represent?
original states
members of congress in 1776
original colonies
native indian tribes
66
What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
July 15
April 15
Feb. 15
Sept. 15
67
The House of Represenatives has how many voting members?
235
635
435
135
68
What are three rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Pursuit of Happiness
Life
Liberty
Freedom of Reglion
69
What is the capitol of the United States?
New York City
Washington DC
Boston
Chicago
70
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Speaker of the House
Vice President
President
Supreme Court
71
What is the capital of your state?
Boise
Lewiston
Pocatello
Nampa
72
The 50 stars on the American Flag represent the 50 states in the union.
True
False
73
The Vice President vetoes bills.
True
False
74
In what month do we vote for President?
August
November
January
April
75
What ocean is on the West Cost of the United States?
Indian
Artic
Pacific
Atlantic
76
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The first president was elected
The Constituation was written
The Constitution of reviewed and voted on
States were given their independance
77
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
James Monroe
George Washington
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
78
Who was the first President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
Abe Lincoln
79
Name three of the 13 original states.
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Georgia
80
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
8
2
4
6
81
How many stripes does the American Flag hold?
15
11
13
9
82
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
February 14
November 11
December 25
July 4
83
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Surpreme Court
Majority leader
Speaker of the House
Vice President
84
Maine, New York, North Dakota, Idaho, and Alaska border Canada.
True
False
85
Only United States citizens can vote in a federal election or run for federal office.
False
True
86
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
11
7
5
87
Select all the states that border Mexico.
Texas
California
Arizona
New Mexico
88
"We the People" are the first three words of the Constitution.
True
False
89
What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?
Legislatie Branch
checks and balances/separation of powers
supreme court
Senate
90
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
All of the Above
Speech
Assembly
Religion
91
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Arctic
Atlantic
Indian
Pacific
92
The President signs bills to become laws.
True
False
