U.S. Citizenship Quiz for Adults

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Right to a fair trial

• Freedom from taxation

Which of the following is a responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

• Pay taxes

• Serve on a jury

• Obey the law

• Attend school

What is the "rule of law"?

• The President is above the law

• Everyone must follow the law

• Laws are optional

• Only citizens must follow the law

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• Congress, President, Supreme Court

• Senate, House, President

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Vice President

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

• To speak only English

• To give up loyalty to other countries

• To never travel abroad

• To work only in the U.S.

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

What does the Constitution do?

• Declares independence

• Sets up the government

• Establishes state laws

• Creates political parties

What is one reason colonists came to America?

• To find gold

• For religious freedom

• To escape taxes

• To join the military

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams