U.S. Citizenship Practice Test 2022

What is the supreme law of the land? The Supreme Court The Bill of Rights The Declaration of Independence The Constitution

How many amendments does the Constitution have? 10 27 102 5

What is the name of the current Vice President of the United States? Kamala Harris Kellyanne Conway Joe Biden Mitch McConnell

What is the economic system in the United States? Marxist economy Communist economy Socialist economy Capitalism

The President of the United States is elected for how many years? 2 6 4 8

Who vetoes bills? A Member of Congress The President Supreme Court Justices. All of the above

What is the highest court in the United States? The Supreme Court The Court of Appeals The District Court The Federal Court

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? Our ancestors The President The flag The founding fathers

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? George Washington Thomas Jefferson James Madison John Adams

Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one. First black President Opened a university All of the above Fought for civil rights

What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States? The U.S. declared war on Syria The U.S. was attacked by terrorists Both a and b None of the above

Why does the flag have 13 stripes? For the first 13 presidents For 13 wars fought For 13 of the top U.S. generals Because there were 13 original colonies

Name three national U.S. holidays. CCaesar Chavez Day, Easter, Christmas Mother's Day, Father’s Day, Labor Day Independence Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Veterans Day Civil Rights Day, Declaration of Independence Day, Easter

George Washington is famous for many things. Name one. Father of our country All of the above General of the Continental Army First President

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? Native Americans Canadians Colonists Vikings

Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one. All of the above Led the United States during the Civil War Saved (or preserved) the Union Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)

What is the form of government of the United States? Communist Republic Socialist Monarchy

How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution? President writing new laws Amendments People voting on the changes None of the above

What is the rule of law? Only Americans who are naturalized citizens must follow the law Everyone must follow the law, except government leaders Everyone must follow the law, leaders and government must obey the law, and no one is above the law Only Congress is above the law

The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government Legislative Executive Judicial All 3

How long is a term for a U.S. senator? 2 years 4 years 6 years 5 years

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives? 100 435 200 50

Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators? To ensure they are close to the President To more closely follow public opinion To make sure they don’t become too powerful They do more work so they cant be in power for longer than U.S. senators

Who does a U.S. senator represent? Some people of the state Citizens of their state The people of the state who belong to their affiliated party Everyone in the country

Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military? The General The President The Speaker of the House The Vice President

What is one part of the judicial branch? Federal Court Supreme Court President's Cabinet Both A and B

There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. Anyone with a driver’s license can vote None of the above Everyone must register to vote Citizens eighteen and older (can vote).

Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain. Because of high taxes (taxation without representation) Because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering) Because they didn’t have self-government All of the above

Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one. Invented the lightbulb First Cabinet Member to James Madison First Secretary of Treasury None of the above

What U.S. war ended slavery? Mexican-American War American Revolution Civil War World War I

Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s. Rosa Parks Susan B. Anthony Michelle Obama All of the above

When did all women get the right to vote? 1927 1942 1920 1931

Why did the United States enter the Korean War? To make sure their territories were safe To stop the spread of communism To stop the spread of socialism All of the above

What group of people was taken and sold as slaves? Chinese Latinos Indians Africans

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? July 2nd, 1776 July 6th, 1776 July 4th, 1776 July 8th, 1776

What founding document was written in 1787? Declaration of Independence U.S. Constitution Proclamation Papers All of the above

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? The Louisiana Territory The Arizona Territory The Nevada Territory The New Mexico Territory

What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States? 10th Amendment 14th Amendment 1st Amendment 2nd Amendment

When did the Great Depression start? Stock market crash of 1933 Stock market crash of 1931 Stock market crash of 1927 Stock market crash of 1929

What did the civil rights movement do? Fought to help children get better schooling Fought to end racial discrimination Fought to create equal pay Fought to allow women the right to vote

Name one example of an American innovation. Automobile Skyscrapers Airplane All of the above

What is the name of the national anthem? The Land of the Free The Land The Star-Spangled Banner The Song of the Forefathers

What is Veterans Day? A holiday to celebrate our Presidents of the past A holiday to celebrate our independence from Britain A holiday to enjoy all the hard work we have done throughout the year A holiday to honor people in the U.S. military

The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean? Self-Government Defines Americans Lets others know who wrote the constitution All of the above

What does the Bill of Rights protect? The president from doing wrong Americans ability to receive tax breaks The basic rights of Americans Americans ability to travel wherever they want

There are three branches of government. Why? It seemed like a good number So one part does not become too powerful They wanted to follow the system that other countries were using More things can get done with three branches

Who elects U.S. senators? Everyone in the country Other government officials Citizens from their state The President picks them

If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president? The Secretary of State The Speaker of the House The Vice President A member of Congress

Who appoints federal judges? Members of Congress The President Senators Citizens Vote

What does the judicial branch do? Reviews and explains laws, resolves disputes and decides if a law goes against the Constitution Only reviews laws Only explains laws Writes laws

Supreme Court Justices serve for life. Why? To be independent of politics It is easier this way So they can make their mark on the country All of the above

Name one power that is only for the federal government. To incarcerate To declare war To print money B and C

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment? Freedom to bear arms Freedom of speech It states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people. Separation of church and state

Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States? U.S. Citizens Anyone in the U.S. Anyone in the World All of the above

How can people become United States citizens? Naturalize Derive citizenship Be born in the United States All of the above

Why is it important to pay federal taxes? Required by law Civic duty Required by the 16th Amendment All of the above

What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain? American Revolution Civil War World War 2 World War 1

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s. The French War The Indian War World War 1 All of the above

What was the Great Depression? Everyone was sad about the World War that happened There was a mental health crisis Longest economic recession in modern history Florida was sinking into the ocean due to climate change

Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War? Russia Germany China Japan

How many senators does each state have? 1 3 4 2

Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent? Citizens in their district Citizens in their state The people of the state who belong to their affiliated party Everyone in the country

Some states have more representatives than other states. Why? Because some states are considered better Because some states have more people Because states can pick how many representatives they want to send to the house None of the above

The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why? Because of the 22nd Amendment To keep the President from becoming too powerful It is very stressful Both A and B

Who signs bills to become laws? Member of Congress Supreme Court Justices The President All of the above

How many seats are on the Supreme Court? 5 9 7 11

Name one power that is only for the states. Provide medical care Provide transportation Provide jobs Provide schooling and education

The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one. Political liberty Religious freedom Economic opportunity All of the above

Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. The Civil War The Union War None of the above The Confederacy War

Why did the United States enter World War I? Germany attacked U.S. civilian ships To support the Allied Powers To oppose the Central Powers All of the above

Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II? Theodore Roosevelt Franklin Roosevelt Herbert Hoover John F. Kennedy

Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War? To secure oil fields Because the U.S. is allies with other countries that are fighting To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait All of the above

Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks. All of the above The Korean War Persian Gulf War Global War on Terror

What is the capital of the United States? Boston, Massachusetts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Washington, DC Cleveland, Ohio

The Nations first motto was E Pluribus Unum. What does that mean? We are united We all become one We cannot be stopped Together, we are many

What is Memorial Day? A holiday to enjoy all the hard work we have done throughout the year A holiday to celebrate our Presidents of the past A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service A holiday to celebrate our independence from Britain

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain? Declaration of Independence Bill of Rights Constitution 10th Amendment

The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document? 10th Amendment Constitution Bill of Rights Declaration of Independence

Name the three branches of government. Executive, Judicial, and Military Military, Judicial, and Police Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Executive, Legislative, and Military

What part of the federal government writes laws? Congress U.S or National Legislature Legislative Branch All of the above

How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives? 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years

What does the President's Cabinet do? Hires White House employees Provides administrative support for the President Advises the President Writes laws

How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case? 2 5 7 9

How long do Supreme Court justices serve? 4 years 8 years For life 2 years

What is one way Americans can serve their country? Vote Pay taxes Serve in the military All of the above

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s. First World War Civil War Mexican-American War Both B and C

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Freed slaves Declared war on the South Proclaimed the Union’s independence from the Confederacy All of the above

When did all men get the right to vote? After the Civil War After the American Revolution After the 4th Amendment All of the above

Why did the United States enter World War II? To support the Allied Powers To oppose the Axis Powers Bombing of Pearl Harbor

During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States? Socialism Communism Slavery Civil rights

Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War? To stop the spread of communism To stop the spread of socialism To make sure their territories were safe All of the above

Name one American Indian tribe in the United States. Cherokee Aztec Mayan All of the above

Where is the Statue of Liberty? New York Washington, D.C. Philadelphia Los Angeles

Why does the flag have 50 stars? For the first 50 presidents Because there are 50 states For 50 of the top U.S. generals For 50 wars fought

What is Independence Day? A holiday to celebrate our independence from Britain The day we celebrate all of our Presidents Both A and B The Country's birthday

What is the political party of the President now? Republican Democratic GOP Independent

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? Pacific Eastern North Sea Antarctic

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? March 31 March 15 April 15 April 1

When was the Constitution written? 1774 1801 1787 1877

In what month do we vote for a President? April December November January