Citizenship "Test" | Politics Intro

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

• Chinese

• Russians

• Pacific Islanders

• American Indians/Native Americans

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• James Madison

• John Hancock

When is Independence Day celebrated?

• July 4

• April 19

• September 17

• November 11

What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

• They represent the 13 military heroes of the Revolutionary War.

• They represent the 13 members of the Second Continental Congress.

• They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution.

• They represent the 13 original colonies.

Why does the American flag have 50 stars?

• One star for each original colony.

• One star for each constitutional amendment.

• One star for each president.

• One star for each State.

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• the Majority Leader

• the Speaker of the House

• the Chief Justice

• the President

What does the judicial branch do?

• stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices

• provides legal advice to the President and his staff

• decides if a law goes against the Constitution

• amends the Constitution and overturns laws

Which of the following includes two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

• get a driver's license and purchase real estate property

• Go to college and start a career

• read a newspaper and volunteer at the local food bank

• vote and run for office

How many U.S. Senators are there?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 25