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WorksheetsUSCIS Citizenship 120 Point Practice Test Questions
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What is the form of government of the United States?
Autocracy
Confederation
Social Democracy
Republic
What is the supreme law of the land?
(U.S.) Constitution
The President
The Congress
The Bill of Rights
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
Forms the government
Give the President total control
Change the laws
Petition the government
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People". What does "We the People" mean?
God Bless America
The Bill of Rights
Self-government
Pursuit of Happiness
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Laws
Bills
Amendments
Social Contracts
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
The Senate
(The basic) rights of Americans
The President
The Rule of Law
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
50
100
42
27
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control
It says people are not created equal
It identifies who is above the law
It identifies inherent restrictions
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
The Rule of Law
The Constitution
Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution
Non-Self-Governing and equality
Equality and liberty
Social contract and unlimited government
Socialism and natural rights
The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Federalist Papers
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
What is the economic system of the United States?
Communism
Capitalism
Socialism
Closed market economy
What is the rule of law?
All laws must be the same in every state
Leaders are above the law
Life and liberty
Everyone must follow the law
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
Fundamental Orders of Massachusetts
North Carolina Declaration of Rights
Mayflower Impact
There are three branches of government. Why?
To create more jobs
Union of powers
So one part does not become too powerful
So one part has more power
Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, executive, and judicial
The People, Congress, and the courts
The Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights
The President, the Vice President, and the Chief Justice
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
White House branch
Executive branch
What part of the federal government writes laws?
The President
The Chief Justice
(U.S.) Congress
The Federal Courts
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The President and the Judicial
The Federal Courts and the House (of Representatives)
The Constitution and the Senate
Senate and House (of Representatives)
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
Writes laws
Advises the President (of the United States)
Reviews laws
Approve zoning and land use
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
50
27
42
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
Two (2) years
Eight (8) years
Six (6) years
Four (4) years
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
One hundred (100)
One hundred and fifty (150)
Twenty-seven (27)
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Ten (10) years
Six (6) years
Eight (8) years
Two (2) years
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
(Because) of the separation of powers
To more closely follow public opinion
To keep the senators from becoming too powerful
(Because of) the 1st Amendment
How many senators does each state have?
Eight (8)
Six (6)
Four (4)
Two (2)
Why does each state have two senators?
The Great Compromise (Virginia Compromise)
Equal representation (for small states)
To more closely follow public opinion
To keep small states from becoming too powerful
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
Only the people who voted for the senator
All United States citizens
Citizens of their state
Themselves
Who elects U.S. senators?
Citizens from their state
The President
The Supreme Court
All United States citizens
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
All United States citizens
Citizens of their state
The Senate
Citizens in their (congressional) district
Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
The Federal Courts
The Congress
Citizens from their (congressional) district
Citizens from their state
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
(Because) their representatives have more seniority
(Because) they have larger land area
(Because) their economy is stronger
(Because of) the state’s population
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
Four (4) years
Two (2) years
Six (6) years
Three (3) years
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
To allow the president to become more powerful
(Because) of the separation of powers
(Because of) the 22nd Amendment
Equal representation (for small states)
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the Vice President (of the United States)
The Speaker of the House
The Senior Senator
The Chief Justice
Name one power of the president.
Makes the federal budget
Writes laws
Declares war
Signs bills into law
Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
The Secretary of Defense
The President (of the United States)
The Secretary of Justice
The most senior General
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Supreme Court
The Senate
The Secretary of Justice
The President (of the United States)
Who vetoes bills?
The President (of the United States)
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Speaker of the House
Who appoints federal judges?
The Chief Justice
The Supreme Court
The President (of the United States)
The Secretary of Justice
The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
The Supreme Court
The President (of the United States)
The Senate
(U.S. or national) legislature
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Defines the government
Sign bills to become laws
Advises the President (of the United States)
Reviews laws
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Attorney General and Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Education and Secretary of History
Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Justice
Attorney General and Congress
Why is the Electoral College important?
It is independent (of politics)
It provides no compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection
It limits outside (political) influence
It decides who is elected president
What is one part of the judicial branch?
The Cabinet
The Supreme Court
The Congress
The President (of the United States)
What does the judicial branch do?
Write laws
Elect judges
Make treaties
Reviews laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Court of Appeals
The Federal Court
The Supreme Court
The Senate
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
Two (2)
Eight (8)
Six (6)
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
Three (3)
Six (6)
Nine (9)
Two (2)
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
Five (5) years
Nine (9) years
Thirty (30) years
(For) life
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
To be independent (of politics)
(Because) of the separation of powers
To allow outside (political) influence
To keep the president from becoming too powerful
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
Provide schooling and education
Print paper money
Provide protection (police)
Provide safety (fire departments)
Name one power that is only for the states.
Make treaties
Mint coins
Declare war
Provide schooling and education
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
(It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people
Provide protection (police)
Equal representation (for small states)
It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote)
Citizens eighteen (16) and older (can vote)
Only men can vote
You have to pay a poll tax to vote
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Anybody
Citizens
Only male citizens
Commonwealth citizens
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom to run for federal office, the right to bear arms, and the right to serve in the military (if needed)
Freedom to vote in a federal election, freedom to petition the government, and the right to obey the laws of the United States Freedom to vote in a federal election, freedom to petition the government, and the right to obey the laws of the United States
Freedom to serve on a jury, freedom of religion, and the right to defend the (U.S.) Constitution
Freedom of expression, freedom of speech, and freedom of assembly
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
The President
The British flag
The U.S. Armed Forces
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance
Vote and join a political party
Bear arms and petition the government
Give up loyalty to other countries and defend the (U.S.) Constitution
Pay taxes and serve on a jury
How can people become United States citizens?
Be born outside the United States
Join a political party
Naturalize
Join the army
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
Join a civic group and own a car
Pay off your mortgage and help with a campaign
Join a community group and start your own business
Vote and run for office
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Bear arms
Own land
Oppose a policy
Vote
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Required by law
Not all people pay to fund the federal government
Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (11th Amendment)
It is not a civic duty
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why
To fight the British
Required by law
To save the Union
To pay less taxes
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
To fight in the Civil War
Freedom
To evade taxes
To fight the British
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
No one
Canadians
American Indians
Mexicans
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
Canadians
Mexicans
American Indians
Africans
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
American Revolution
The Civil War
The Emancipation War
The War of 1822
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
High taxes
To free the slaves
To save the Union
Chicago Tea Party (Tea Act)
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(James) Madison
(Thomas) Jefferson
(Benjamin) Franklin
(George) Washington
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1782
July 4, 1774
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1789
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
(Battle of) Vicksburg
Emancipation Proclamation
Sherman’s March
(Battle of) Bunker Hill
There were 13 original states. Name five.
California, Arkansas, Colorado, Nevada, and New York
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York
Texas, Utah, Washington, Maine, and New Jersey
Louisiana, Arizona, Alabama, Idaho, and Georgia
What founding document was written in 1787?
Declaration of Independence
Federalist Papers
(U.S.) Constitution
Emancipation Proclamation
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
(Abraham) Lincoln
(Thomas) Jefferson
(James) Madison
(George) Washington
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution
They supported passing the Emancipation Proclamation
They ended racial discrimination
They stopped the spread of communism
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
Founded the first free public libraries
First president of the United States
First Secretary of State
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
First Postmaster General of the United States
“Father of the Constitution”
One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
“Father of Our Country”
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
Helped establish the First Bank of the United States
President during the War of 1812
President of the Constitutional Convention
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
“Father of the Constitution”
5th president of the United States
First Secretary of the Treasury
“Father of Our Country”
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
Doubled the size of the United States (Louisiana Purchase)
Third president of the United States
Inventor
First Secretary of the Treasury
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Quebec Territory
Louisiana Territory
Florida Territory
Mississippi Territory
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812
World War I
Korean War
Vietnam War
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The Korean War
The Gulf War
World War I
The Civil War
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
Franklin was assassinated
Boston Massacre
(Battle of) Fort Sumter
(Battle of) Bunker Hill
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
Fought for civil rights
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
Led the United States during the World War I
Created Congress
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Gave women the right to vote
Stopped the spread of communism
Freed the slaves
Declared independence from the British
What U.S. war ended slavery?
The Civil War
The War of 1812
The Independence War
The Emancipation War
What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States?
1st Amendment
11th Amendment
15th Amendment
14th Amendment
When did all men get the right to vote?
After the Civil War
Before Reconstruction
1812
(With the) 14th Amendment
Name one leader of the women’s rights movement in the 1800s.
Harriet Stone
Sojourner Mott
Susan B. Anthony
Elizabeth Tubman
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
The Civil War
The War of 1912
The Mexican-American War
World War I
Why did the United States enter World War I?
Because Japan attacked U.S. (civilian) ships
To support the Allied Powers (England, France, Spain, and China)
Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships
To support the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria)
When did all women get the right to vote?
Before World War I
1920
(With the) 14th Amendment
During Reconstruction
What was the Great Depression?
Another name for World War I
(Bombing of) Pearl Harbor
The spread of communism
Longest economic recession in modern history
When did the Great Depression start?
The Great Crash (1929)
Stock market crash of 1919
During World War I
After the Cold War
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
(Woodrow) Wilson
(Abraham) Lincoln
(Franklin) Roosevelt
(George) Washington
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Germans attacked Pearl Harbor
(Bombing of) Pearl Harbor
To support the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan)
To stop the Great Depression
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one
General during World War II
“Father of the Constitution”
President during the War of 1812
President at the end of (during) the Cold War
Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?
China
Japan
Germany
Soviet Union
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
Socialism
Communism
Slavery
Civil rights
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
To stop the spread of nuclear activities
To end racial discrimination
To stop the spread of communism
To force the Japan military from Korea
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
To stop the spread of communism
Terrorists attacked the United States
Because Vietnam attacked U.S. (civilian) ships
To support the Allied Powers (England, France, and Russia)
What did the civil rights movement do?
Obtained independence from the British
Fought to end racial discrimination
Stopped the spread of communism
Freed the slaves
Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.
Fought for civil rights
Led the Union during the Civil War
Fought for independence from British
Led the United States during the World War II
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
To stop the spread of nuclear activities
To stop the spread of communism
Because Iraq attacked U.S. (civilian) ships
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast
The Great Depression started in the United States
Terrorists attacked the United States
George W. Bush was sworn in as the 43rd President of the United States
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
(Global) War on Terror
Korean War
Vietnam War
The Civil War
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States
Aborigines
Maori
Hawaiians
Apache
Name one example of an American innovation.
Facsimile machine
Light bulb
Reaction steam turbine
Parachute
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
New York, N.Y.
Los Angeles, C.A.
Chicago, I.L.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
San Francisco Bay
Manhattan
New York (Harbor)
Long Beach
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
(Because they were) 13 Founding Fathers
(Because they are) 13 signatures on the Constitution
(Because) the American War of Independence lasted 13 years
(Because there were) 13 original colonies
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
(Because there is) one star for each state
(Because there were) 50 original colonies
(Because there is) one star for each U.S. Senator
(Because) the Constitution has 50 amendments
What is the name of the national anthem?
God Bless America
The Star-Spangled Banner
We the People
God Save the Queen
The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?
We all become many
We the People
The American Dream
Out of Many, one
What is Independence Day?
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
A holiday to celebrate Britain independence (from U.S.)
Name three national U.S. holidays
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and Independence Day
Presidents Day, Spring Break, and Thanksgiving Day
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, and Citizens Day
What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)
The country’s birthday
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
What is Veterans Day?
The country’s birthday
A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
