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Naturalization Exam - US Civics

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the supreme law of the land?

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

US President

d)

Bible

e)

Congress

2.

What does the Constitution do?

a)

Outlines the powers of the US government

b)

Lists the reasons for America's break with England

c)

Ensures the equal prosperity of every citizen

d)

Freed black Americans and protected their civil rights

3.

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

a)

We the people

b)

Life, Liberty, & Happiness

c)

Freedom for all

d)

Free and Brave

4.

What is an amendment?

a)

A change to the constition

b)

A right protected in the constitution

c)

An enumerated power of congress

d)

An exception to the right to vote

5.

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

The Preamble

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

Inalienable Rights

6.

Which are rights or freedoms from the first amendment?

a)

Assembly

b)

Worship

c)

Cruel & Unusual Punishment

d)

Due Process

e)

Petititon

7.

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

a)

27

b)

29

c)

23

d)

25

8.

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

a)

Declared US separation from Britain

b)

Outlined the rules for the new US government

c)

Asserted the fundamental values for the country

d)

Established the specific rights to be protected by the government

9.

What are the three rights in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Life

b)

Liberty

c)

Pursuit of Happiness

d)

Health

e)

Shelter

10.

What is freedom of religion?

a)

You can practice any religion you want, including none

b)

Government cannot have any religious expression

c)

Religious expression must be private and not public

d)

The state can set up an established church

11.

What is the economic system in the United States?

a)

Free market

b)

Command

c)

Traditional

d)

Socialist

12.

What is the rule of law?

a)

Everyone must obey the law

b)

Laws are permanent and eternal

c)

Certain laws apply to particular people or groups

d)

Judges may make exception to laws

13.

Name three branches of the government.

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

d)

Federal

14.

What stops one branch of government from being too powerful?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Strength of the military

d)

Federalism

15.

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

a)

President

b)

Speaker

c)

Congress

d)

Supreme Court

e)

The People

16.

Who makes federal law?

a)

Congress

b)

President

c)

Supreme Court

d)

State legislatures

17.

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Judiciary

d)

Capitol Building

e)

The legislature

18.

How many U.S Senators are there?

a)

100

b)

435

c)

50

d)

270

19.

We elect a U.S. Senator how many years?

a)

6

b)

2

c)

4

d)

8

20.

Who are state’s senators now?

a)

Alex Padilla

b)

Gavin Newsom

c)

Laphonza Butler

d)

Nancy Pelosi

21.

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

a)

435

b)

100

c)

50

d)

270

e)

438

22.

We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

23.

Who does a U.S Senator represent?

a)

All the people of the state

b)

All the people of of their district

c)

All the people of their city

d)

All American citizens

24.

Name your U.S. Representative.

a)

Salud Carbajal

b)

Nancy Pelosi

c)

Eric Garcetti

d)

Alex Padilla

25.

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

a)

Differing state populations

b)

Differing district populations

c)

False - they are all equal

d)

Differing urban populations

26.

We elect a President for how many years?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

27.

In what month do we vote for President?

a)

April

b)

November

c)

January

d)

December

28.

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

a)

Joe Biden

b)

Donald Trump

c)

George Washington

d)

Kamala Harris

e)

Jill Biden

29.

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States?

a)

Kamala Harris

b)

Joe Biden

c)

Mike Pence

d)

John Adams

30.

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

a)

Vice President

b)

Speaker

c)

Majority Leader

d)

Determined by a new election

31.

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

a)

Majority Leader

b)

Secretary of State

c)

Speaker

d)

Determined by a new election

32.

Who is Commander in Chief of the military?

a)

The President

b)

Speaker

c)

Joint Chiefs

d)

The people

e)

Vice President

33.

Who signs bills to become laws?

a)

The President

b)

Speaker

c)

Majority Leader

d)

Congress

e)

Supreme Court

34.

Who vetoes laws?

a)

The President

b)

The Vice President

c)

Senate

d)

House of Representatives

e)

Tribune

35.

What does the President’s cabinet do?

a)

Advises the President

b)

Presides over the Senate

c)

Helps elect the president

d)

Presides over the House of Representatives

36.

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

a)

Secretary of Defense

b)

Secretary of State

c)

Chief of Staff

d)

Secretary of Finance

e)

Press Secretary

37.

What does the judicial branch do?

a)

Review laws

b)

Pass laws

c)

Carry out laws

d)

Veto Laws

38.

What is the highest court in the United States?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Federal appeals Court

c)

Federal Circuit Court

d)

Super-duper Court

39.

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

9

d)

13

e)

10

40.

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?

a)

John G. Roberts Jr.

b)

Ruth Bader Gingsburg

c)

Brett Kavanaugh

d)

John Marshall

41.

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. Which of the following are powers of the federal government?

a)

To declare war

b)

Regulate interstate commerce

c)

Print money

d)

Conduct elections

e)

Regulate public health

42.

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What are some of the powers of the states?

a)

Approve zoning and land use

b)

Issue licenses

c)

Direct public education

d)

Regulate immigration

e)

Print Money

43.

Who is the Governor of your state now?

a)

Gavin Newson

b)

Arnold Schwarzenegger

c)

Nancy Pelosi

d)

Jerry Brown

44.

What is the Capital of your state?

a)

Sacramento

b)

Los Angeles

c)

San Francisco

d)

Washington D.C.

45.

What are the two major political parties In the United States?

a)

Democratic

b)

Republican

c)

Libertarian

d)

Socialist

e)

Freedom

46.

What is the political party of the President now?

a)

Democratic

b)

Republican

c)

Independent

d)

Freedom

e)

Socialist

47.

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

a)

Nancy Pelosi

b)

Kevin McCarthy

c)

Mike Johnson

d)

Chuck Schumer

e)

Mitch McConnell

48.

Which of the following describe the four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote.

a)

All male citizens can vote regardless of race.

b)

All male and female citizens can vote.

c)

All US citizens 18 years and older can vote.

d)

Poll taxes are illegal.

e)

All US citizens and green card holders can vote.

49.

What are responsibilities that are only for a United States citizen?

a)

Serve on a jury

b)

Vote in federal elections

c)

Pay taxes

d)

Serve in the military

50.

Which are rights only for United States citizens.

a)

Vote in a federal election

b)

Run for office

c)

Own a business

d)

Due process of law

51.

What are rights of everyone living In the United States?

a)

Freedom of Expression

b)

Freedom of Worship

c)

Right of Assembly

d)

Right to bear Arms

e)

Right to Due Process

52.

What do we show loyalty to when we say Pledge of Allegiance?

a)

The President

b)

The United States

c)

The American Flag

d)

God

e)

Congress

53.

What are promises you make when you become a United States citizen?

a)

To serve in the military if needed

b)

To obey all laws

c)

To defend and protect the constitution

d)

To surrender your loyalties to your former country

e)

To vote in every election

54.

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

a)

35

b)

18

c)

19

d)

21

e)

25

55.

What are ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

a)

Vote

b)

Run for office

c)

Join civic and community groups

d)

Start a business

e)

Petition their congressman and Senator over bills

56.

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

a)

April 15

b)

June 15

c)

December 31

d)

November 15

e)

September 1

57.

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

a)

16

b)

18

c)

19

d)

21