WorksheetsThe US Citizenship Exam Part 1, 2, & 3 (For Arkansas)
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 31mins
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Magna Carta
The Emancipation Proclamation
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
protects basic rights of representatives
establishes our independence from Great Britain
frees enslaved Africans
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
In the Beginning
Oh! Say can
We the People
When in the
What is an Amendment?
an addition or change to the Declaration of Independence
a modification of a major international treaty
an addition or change to the Constitution
a ruling on a court order
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Bill of Rights
The Freedom Manifesto
The Federalist Papers
What are three rights or freedoms from the First Amendment?
Speech
Press
Bear arms
Jury Trial
Assembly
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
10
19
30
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
freed enslaved Africans
announced our independence from Great Britain
listed and defined the rights of Americans
established the framework for our government
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Speech
life
liberty
bear arms
religion
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion.
The U.S. government chooses which religion Americans follow.
You have the freedom to pick which church you go to, but you must go to church.
Everyone is free to attend the Church of the United States.
What is the economic system in the United States?
Communist
Market
Socialist
Tratitional
What is the "rule of law?"
everyone must follow the law
the law protects the wealthy more than everyone else
only the President of the United States is above the law
all laws must be made by the President
Identify all three branches or parts of the government.
Judicial
Expressive
Executive
Legislative
Capitalist
What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?
The President
Checks and balances
The Congress
The people
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
The President
The Senate
Who makes federal laws?
The State Department
The President
The Congress
The Supreme Court
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
The Senate
The Department of State
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
50
435
9
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
For life
6 years
2 years
4 years
Who are Arkansas' two U.S. Senators now?
Tom Cotton
Asa Hutchinson
Rick Crawford
John Boozman
The House of Representatives has how many members?
100
9
435
200
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
6
9
4
2
Name two of our U.S. Representatives/
Asa Hutchinson
Tom Cotton
Rick Crawford
French Hill
Monte Hodges
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Only the people who voted for him/her
All of the people of the state
Half of the people of the state
Only the people in the region he lives in
Why do some states have more Representatives than others?
Because they are older (they became states earlier)
Because they have more money
Because they have larger populations than other states
Because they pay more in taxes to the U.S. government
We elect a President for how many years?
9
6
2
4
In what month do we vote for President?
December
April
June
November
What is the name of the President of the United States?
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
What is the name of the Vice-President of the United States?
Mike Bebee
Mitch McConnell
Nancy Pelosi
Kamala Harris
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes the President?
The Secretary of State
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
The Vice-President
The Governor of New York
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Secretary of State
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
The Vice-President
The Governor of New York
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military?
The Secretary of Defense
The Secretary of State
The President
The Commander of the Marine Corps
Who signs bills to become law?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The Vice President
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The President
Who vetoes bills?
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The President
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
The Senate Majority Leader
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Writes laws
Advises the President
Vetoes bills
Judges the Constitutionality of laws
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Senate Majority Leader
Secretary of Agriculture
Commander in Chief of the Military
Attorney General
Press Secretary
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Vetoes bills
Writes laws
reviews laws/resolves disputes
Advises the President
What is the highest court in the United States?
The FISA Court of Special Review
The IRS Court of Appeals
The Congressional Court of Review
The Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
6
15
50
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Michael Pence
John Roberts
Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Donald Trump
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To make marriage laws
To provide schooling and education
To print money
To give a driver's license
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
To declare war
To provide schooling and education
To make treaties
To create an army
Who is the Governor of Arkansas now?
Mike Bebee
Bill Clinton
Asa Hutchinson
Rick Crawford
What is the capital of Arkansas?
Pine Bluff
Fayetteville
Hot Springs
Little Rock
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic
Libertarian
Green
Republican
Communist
What is the political party of the President now?
Green
Libertarian
Democratic
Republican
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Paul Ryan
Mitch McConnell
Michael Pence
Nancy Pelosi
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe three of them.
Citizens eighteen and older can vote
You don't have to pay a poll tax to vote
Any citizen(women and men) can vote
You have to serve in the military to be eligible to vote
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury
serve in the military
pay taxes
attend school
Name one right only for United States citizens.
serve in the military
attend school
vote in a federal election
worship however you please
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of speech
right to vote in a federal election
right to keep and bear arms
right to serve on a jury
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
the President of the United States
the United States military
the United States
the State of Arkansas
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries
to join the Church of the United States
to get a job and spend your money
to find a home in a large city
How old to citizens have to be to vote for President?
21
35
27
18
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote
help with a campaign
participate in a violent protest
riot and loot
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
November 3rd
April 15th
January 20th
August 31st
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
When they turn 27
At age 18
On their 21st birthday
Before they are married
