US Citizenship Exam

Who is currently the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• Joe Biden

• Barack Obama

• John C. Roberts

• Anthony Kennedy

Answer explanation

The current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is John C. Roberts. He has been serving in this position.

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HSS 12.4.5

Name one branch or part of the federal government

• United Nations

• Parliament

• State government

• Legislative

Answer explanation

The correct branch or part of the federal government is the Legislative branch, which is responsible for making laws.

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HSS 12.4.1

HSS 12.4.4

HSS 12.4.5

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

• Write to the news paper and call the Senators and Representatives

• Give elected official your opinion and join a community group

• All of these answers

• Vote, and join a civic group

Answer explanation

Americans can participate in their democracy by writing to the newspaper, calling Senators and Representatives, giving elected officials their opinion, joining a community group, voting, and joining a civic group. All of these answers are correct ways to participate.

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HSS 12.6.4

What is meant by freedom of religion?

• You can practice any religion or not practice any religion

• You can't choose the time you practice your religion

• No one can practice a religion

• You must choose a religion

Answer explanation

Freedom of religion means you can practice any religion or not practice any religion.

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HSS 12.5.1

HSS 12.2.1

HSS 12.10

HSS 12.3.3

Who heads the executive branch of the state of California?

• The President

• Secretary of State

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

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HSS 12.7.2

HSS 12.7.1

What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?

• Checks and Balances

• The President

• The People

• Freedom of Speech

Answer explanation

Checks and Balances prevents one branch of the government from becoming too powerful by distributing powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

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HSS 12.1.5

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• To bear arms

• To vote

• Speech

• Trial by jury

Answer explanation

One right from the First Amendment is speech.

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HSS 12.5.1

HSS 12.2.1

HSS 12.1.6

The authority of the government at all levels to force people to sell their property to the government if the government intends to use said property for the public good:

• Eminent Domain

• Commission Power

• Executive Power

• Government does not have this power

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HSS 12.5.1

A Municipal Government is also called a:

• County Government

• Special District

• State Government

• City Government

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HSS 12.7.1

HSS 12.7.2

What is one civic duty for United States citizens?

• Obey the law

• Pay taxes

• Serve on a Jury

• Be respectful of others

Answer explanation

One civic duty for United States citizens is to serve on a jury. It is important to participate in the legal system and contribute to the administration of justice.

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HSS 12.2.4

HSS 12.2.3