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