Citizenship Day Quiz

Name one state that borders Mexico.

• Arkansas

• Alabama

• Florida

• California

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

• commands the U.S. armed forces

• all of these

• advises the President

• makes laws

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

• Secretary of Weather & Secretary of Energy

• Secretary of the Interior & Secretary of History

• Secretary of Health and Human Services & Secretary of the Navy

• Secretary of State & Secretary of Labor

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

• to issue driver's licenses

• to provide protection (police)

• to provide schooling and education

• to declare war

When was the Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1790

• 1789

• 1787

What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?

• An accident at Three Mile Island Plant occurred.

• Terrorists attacked the United States.

• Hurricane Andrew struck the United States.

• The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

What is freedom of religion?

• No one can practice a religion.

• You must choose a religion.

• You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

• You can't choose the time to practice your religion.

Name one branch or part of the government.

• United Nations

• Congress

• state government

• parliament

What is the supreme law of the land?

• the Constitution

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Emancipation Proclamation

• the Articles of Confederation

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

• be respectful of others

• pay taxes

• obey the laws

• serve on a jury