Sample US Citizenship Test

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• Chief Justice

• The President

• Majority Whip

• Speaker of the House

How many US Senators are there?

• 50

• 200

• 100

• 435

We elect a President for how many years?

• 2

• 6

• 4

• 10

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

• The First Lady

• Speaker of the House

• Senate Majority Leader

• The Vice President

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

• Democratic and Republican

• Liberty and Justice

• Law and Order

• Checks and Balances

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

• 16

• 21

• 18

• 25

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4, 1776

• December 7, 1941

• January 1, 1800

• May 25, 1787

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Southern Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is the "rule of law"?

• Government does not have to follow the law

• Everyone but the President must follow the law

• Everyone must follow the law

• All laws must be the same in every state

What major event happened on September 11.2001, in the United States?

• An accident at Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant occurred.

• The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

• Terrorists attacked the United States.

• Hurricane Andrew struck the United States