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