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Could you become a U.S. citizen? Try passing this test! #civics
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1
What is 1 responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
Attending public schools
Obeying federal laws
Paying taxes
Serving on a jury
2
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
4
12
10
6
3
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
100
40
435
355
4
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
Age 21
Age 18
Age 15
Age 16
5
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Liberty and social justice
Pursuit of happiness and freedom of speech
Life and education
Life and liberty
6
What is the political party of the current president?
Republican
Libertarian
Democrat
Green Party
7
We elect a president for how many years?
4
3
1
5
8
Who makes federal laws?
The Supreme Court
The Legislature
The Speaker of the House
The President
9
What is the legal voting age in the U.S.?
21
18
35
16
10
What is the economic system of the U.S.?
Socialism
Communism
Mercantilism
Capitalism
11
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Set up the Constitution
Declared U.S. independence from Great Britain
Declared U.S. independence from France
Set all slaves free
12
What are 2 rights of everyone living in the U.S.?
Freedom of worship and freedom to petition the government
Freedom of assembly and guaranteed employment
The right to bear arms and serve in the military
Freedom of expression and freedom from poverty
13
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Secretary of State
The President
The Speaker of the House
The Vice President
14
What is NOT a power of the states?
To make treaties
To issue driver's licenses
To provide fire department safety
To provide police protection
15
Who vetoes bills?
The Vice President
The Secretary of Commerce
The President
The Secretary of State
16
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mike Pence
Nancy Pelosi
Paul Ryan
John McCain
17
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state
Half of the people in a state
The Presidential Cabinet
No one
18
Who is the current president of the United States?
Hillary Clinton
John McCain
Mike Pence
Donald Trump
19
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
His/her first born child
The Secretary of State
20
What is the "rule of law"?
Procedure to execute laws
Procedure to make laws
The jurisdiction of law enforcement agencies
The idea that everyone must follow the law
21
How many U.S. senators are there?
13
100
50
27
22
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Representatives pick which state to represent
Some states have more territory than others
The number is random
Some states have more people
23
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
10
7
9
8
24
What is 1 right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Minimum wage
Bearing arms
The pursuit of happiness
Speech
25
What do we call the first 10 Amendments of the Constitution?
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Ten Amendments
26
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
The Senate and Supreme Court
The Judicial and Executive branches
The Legislative and Executive branches
27
The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are these words?
United We Stand
We the People
My fellow Americans
E Pluribus Unum
28
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
Secretary of Defense
Joint Defense
Head of National Security
29
What is NOT a power of the federal government?
To create an army
To declare war
To print money
To provide schooling and education
30
Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?
Judicial
Legislative
Clergy
Executive
31
What are 2 ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Join a political party and surf the internet
Write to a newspaper and help with a campaign
Watch the news and run for office
Join a civic group and read the newspaper
32
Who is the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Sonia Sotomayor
Clarence Thomas
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
33
What is an amendment?
A general rule of governmental etiquette
A change or addition to the Constitution
A tax-deductible donation
A revision to documents of residency
34
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
The United Nations
Checks and balances
The President
Congressional committees
35
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Chief of Staff
The public must re-elect a new president
The House Minority Leader
The Speaker of the House
36
What does the President's cabinet do?
Keeps the President safe
Stores the Executive Kitchen's perishable food
Makes appointments for the President
Advises the President
37
In what month do we vote for President?
December
April
May
November
38
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
Superior Court
High Court
Supreme Court
Commonwealth Court
39
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Honor System
Bill of Rights
The Constitution
Marshall Law
40
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
20
17
27
10
