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Citizenship Test Pt. 1 Study Review
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1
What are the two major political parties in the US?
Libertarian & Democrats
Moderates & Conservatives
Republicans & Independents
Republicans & Democrats
2
Which of the following is a promise you make when you become a US citizen?
All of the above
To be loyal to the United States
To obey United States laws
To give up loyalty to other countries
3
Which of the following is a power that belongs only to the state governments?
Creating federal armed forces
Administering driver’s licenses
Making and passing laws
Declaring war on other countries
4
Saying the pledge of allegiance shows loyalty to
The local Governor
The British Crown
The United States
The sitting President
5
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declare Americans British citizens
Establish each state government
Establish the national armed forces
Declare independence from Britain
6
How long are US Representative terms?
8 years
2 years
4 years
6 years
7
Which of the following describes voting rights that are included in amendments to the Constitution?
Citizens 18 and older can vote
Prisoners are guaranteed voting rights
Only white men can vote
Non-citizens are allowed to vote
8
Which of the following is one of your state's current US Senators?
Josh Hawley
Thomas Benton
Mike Parson
Kent Clarke
9
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
All states have the same representatives
They have more physical land mass
They have larger populations
They have smaller populations
10
Who is Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
The Attorney General
The Vice President
The Secretary of State
11
What unalienable rights are referenced in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, privacy, and the pursuit of property
Life, privacy, and the pursuit of happiness
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of property
12
What
words
featured in the
Constitution’s
Preamble
indicate
self-governance
?
Of the United States
Blessing of Liberty
Provide for a Common Defense
We the People
13
Which of the following is considered the
supreme law of the land
?
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Bill of Right
Constitution
14
Which of these is a
right
only given to US citizens?
To obtain a driver’s license
To pay income tax
To run for president
To follow the rule of law
15
"Rule of Law" means
That certain citizens have to follow the law.
That laws are based on common rules.
That everyone has to follow the law.
That no one has to follow the law.
16
Which political party does the current President belong to?
Libertarian
Republican
Democrat
Independent
17
Who does a US Senator represent?
Everyone in their state
All US citizens
People in certain districts
Only voting citizens
18
Which of the following economic systems is used in the US?
Communism
Capitalism
Federalism
Socialism
19
Who is the current governor of the state of Missouri?
Mike Parson
Diana Prince
Roy Blunt
Joe Biden
20
Which of the following are
TWO RIGHTS
given to
EVERYONE
living in the U.S.?
Freedom to vote & Freedom to run for President
Freedom of free healthcare & Freedom of reduced housing
Freedom to travel internationally & Freedom to a guaranteed job
Freedom of speech & Freedom of religion
21
Which of the following is a freedom included in the first amendment?
The Right to Bear Arms
The Right to Remain Silent
The Right to a Fair Trial
The Right to Free Speech
22
A change to the Constitution is known as
A Law
An Article
An Amendment
A Provision
23
The branches of government limit each other through the use of
Checks and balances
Judicial Review
Constitutional Ordinances
Executive Orders
24
When is the LAST day you can send in federal income tax forms?
January 31st
August 15th
April 15th
February 1st
25
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
15 justices
5 justices
7 justices
9 justices
26
Which of the following describes what the judicial branch does?
Decides what’s Constitutional
Review laws
Resolves disputes
All of the above
27
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Minority Leader
Speaker of the House
The President
Chief Justice
28
What are
TWO ways
that Americans can
PARTICIPATE
in their democracy?
Spreading false information & Ignoring jury summons
Not voting in elections & Bribing officials to change laws
Vote for president & Run for office
Break the laws & Not paying taxes
29
Which of the following is a power that belongs only to the federal government?
Funding public library programs
Making and passing laws
Creating fire departments
Declaring war on other countries
30
Which of the following accurately describes the makeup of Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
The House of Representatives and the Cabinet
The Senate, House of Representatives, and the President
The Senate, House of Representatives, and Vice President.
31
At what age are men required to register for the Selective Service (The Draft)?
18 years old
13 years old
17 years old
21 years old
32
Which of the following is NOT a Cabinet-level position?
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of Internet Affairs
Vice President
33
Which of the following describes the
function of the
Constitution
?
It sets up the government and defines how it’s run.
It establishes all state government systems.
It sets up how Cabinet members are chosen.
It establishes a national religion and language.
34
In order to vote for President you must be what age?
19 years old
25 years old
18 years old
21 years old
35
Who is in charge of signing bills to become laws?
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Vice President
The President Pro Tempore
36
What is the name of the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Al Gore
Bill Clinton
Mike Johnson
Nancy Pelosi
37
What is the name of the current US President?
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
George Bush
Barack Obama
38
Who becomes President if the President dies?
The President Pro Tempore
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
The Vice President
39
How many amendments are there currently to the Constitution?
17
27
13
10
40
What is the name of the current US Vice President?
Barack Obama
Mike Pence
Kamala Harris
Dick Cheney
41
How many US Senators are there?
400
100
365
50
42
Which of the following is one of your state’s current US Representatives?
Wayne Bruce
Emanuel Cleaver
Al Gore
Joseph Biden
43
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Creates legislation
Advises the President
Vetoes bills
Runs the White House
44
How many years do Presidents serve per term?
3 years
4 years
2 years
8 years
45
What is the capital of Missouri?
Kansas City
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Springfield
46
Who is the current Chief Justice of the US?
John Roberts
Sonia Sotomayor
Ketanji Brown Jackson
Clarence Thomas
47
What is the highest court in the US?
The US District Court
The Common Law Court
The Appellate Court
The Supreme Court
48
How long is a US Senate term?
8 years
6 years
4 years
2 years
49
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are known as
The Bill of Rights
The Articles
The Preamble
The Conclusion
50
Who vetoes bills?
The President Pro Tempore
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
51
Which of the following is a
responsibility
for US citizens?
To obtain a driver’s license
To serve on a jury
To exercise freedom of press
To participate in protests
52
How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?
50
100
435
547
53
Which branch is in charge of making federal laws?
Presidential
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
54
The ability to practice any religion of your choosing is known as
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Expression
55
In what month do we vote for President?
November
December
January
October
56
Which of the following is a
BRANCH
of the US government?
Congressional Branch
Presidential Branch
Executive Branch
Court Branch
57
If both the President and Vice President die, who becomes President?
The Secretary of State
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
The President Pro Tempore
