Sample Naturalization Test

What is the "supreme law of the land"?

• the US Constitution

• the Supreme Court

• the President of the US

• the Declaration of Independence

What does the US Constitution do?

• sets up the government

• defines the government

• protects basic rights of Americans

• defines citizen responsibilities

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

• We the people

• In the beginning

• Because of law

• Freedom isn't free

What is an "amendment"?

• a change to the Constitution

• a pledge of loyalty

• a type of law upheld by the Supreme Court

• a legislator in Congress

What do we call the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution?

• the Bill of Rights

• the preamble to the Constitution

• the Articles of Confederation

• the Declaration of Independence

Which of these is a right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• speech

• due process

• trial by jury

• bear arms

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 27

• 7

• 10

• 13

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• declared our independence from Great Britain

• established the rule of law

• formed the three branches of government

• defined the first form of government for the Pilgrims

What are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• life and liberty

• guns for defense and trial by jury

• pursuit of happiness and freedom of religion

• due process and freedom of the press

Who is in charge of the executive branch of government?

• the President

• the Secretary of State

• the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• the Speaker of the House