US Citizenship Test

What does the Constitution do?

• sets up the government

• defines the government

• protects basic rights of Americans

• all of the above

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution.  What are these words?

• For general welfare

• Life, Liberty, Happiness

• We the People

• The right to

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

The _____________ helps define our rights as US citizens.

• Legislative Branch

• Oath of Allegiance

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Intention

Which statement completes the diagram?

• joining a military service

• obtaining a driver's license

• becoming a naturalized citizen

• receiving a social security card

What promises do you make when becoming a United States Citizen?

• all are promises made in the Oath of Allegiance

• give up loyalty to other countries

• defend the Constitution and laws of the United States

• Obey the laws of the United States

• Serve in the U.S. military or do important work for the nation (if needed)

What is one qualification that must be fulfilled for a person to become a US citizen?

• Earning an income above the national average.

• Earning an advanced degree from an American university.

• Demonstrating an understanding of the principles of American government.

• Demonstrating an understanding of the constitutions of each state.

Naturalized citizens were not ____ in the USA, so he/she/they cannot serve as US President

Leshaun was born in Mississippi. He traveled to Egypt and married a woman there who is an Egyptian citizen. They eventually had a daughter who is now 16 years old and wants to visit New York City. What will happen to Leshaun's daughter?

• She will be denied entry to the U.S. because she is not a citizen

• She will be allowed to enter the U.S. because she is a natural born citizen thanks to her father.

• She will be allowed to enter the United States because she became a naturalized citizen.

• She will be denied entry to the U.S. because her father has been gone too long so he is no longer a citizen.

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• Congress

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• President