Introductory Citizenship Test

Name one right only for United States citizens.

• freedom of speech

• run for federal office

• attend public school

• freedom of religion

We elect a President for how many years?

• 4

• 2

• 6

• 8

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

• Terrorists attacked the United States.

• Hurricane Andrew struck the United

  States.

• An accident at Three Mile Island

  Nuclear Plant occured.

• The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

• April 15

• May 15

• March 15

• July 4

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

• slavery

• Communism

• the Great Depression

• climate change

What is one reason colonists came to America?

• for the experience traveling across

  the ocean

• freedom

• none of these answers

• to join a civic group

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Mayflower Compact

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• Speech

• Vote

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Education

Pick the answer that is one branch of the government.

• Federal

• Local

• Executive

• Military

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• President

• Governor

• Mayor

• Vice President