USA: History and Pol. System

Which city in the USA has the highest number of citizens (2023)?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Houston

Answer explanation

New York is the largest city of the USA

Which was the (so far) last state to join the USA in 1959?

• Alaska

• Hawaii

• Arizona

• New Mexico

Answer explanation

Hawaii officially became the 50th (and so far last) state of the United States of America on 21 August 1959.

Which of the following is not a task of the federal (=national) level in the USA?

• Currency

• Foreign Policy

• Police

• Army

Answer explanation

Police is usually a task of the 50 states and local governments and not that of the national level (exception: FBI)

From which country were the most foreign-born citizens in the USA in 2021?

• Mexico

• Germany

• China

• Philippines

Answer explanation

The highest number of foreign-born population comes from Mexico

Who can become a citizen of the USA?

• Everybody who is born in the USA or becomes naturalized

• Only people with a US citizen as father or mother

• Only white persons with Christian faith

• Everybody entering becomes automatically US citizen after 5 years

Answer explanation

Everybody who is born in the USA or becomes naturalized can become a citizen of the USA

What are primary elections in the USA?

• Votes for the House of Representative

• Votes for a party's candidate

• Votes for the Senate

• Votes for the constitutional judges

Answer explanation

Primary Elections are votes for a party's candidate

On the photo: Result of the Primary Elections of the Republican Party in 2016

What does a candidate need to become US President?

• A majority of the votes in the election

• A majority of the votes in the House of Representatives

• A majority of wins in the 50 states

• A majority of the votes of the Electoral College

Answer explanation

To become President of the USA, a candidate must get a majority of votes in the Electoral College

What is the political party of current President Joe Biden?

• Democratic Party

• Conservative Party

• Liberal Party

• Republican Party

Answer explanation

Joe Biden is member of the Democratic Party

Who was the last US President who was elected for two terms (8 years)?

• Barack Obama

• Donald Trump

• Joseph Biden

• George Bush sen.

Answer explanation

Barack Obama (2009-2017) was the last US President who was elected for two terms

Which of the following persons has never been president of the USA?

• Hillary Clinton

• Bill Clinton

• George Bush sr.

• George W. Bush jr.

Answer explanation

Hillary Clinton has never been US President. She lost the elections in 2016 against Donald Trump. All American Presidents since 1788 have been men.