WorksheetsCitizenship Test
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
Alaska
Florida
California
Louisiana
Which of the following is NOT a right reserved for United States citizens?
To obtain a driver’s license
To apply for a federal job
To run for office
To carry a U.S. Passport
For how many years is a United States Senator elected?
1
2
6
8
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
African Americans
Native Americans
Asian's
Pacific-Islanders
Ben Franklin is famous for many things. Which of the following is NOT one of those things?
He was a U.S. diplomat
He was a U.S. President
He was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
He started the first free libraries
Which of the following rights is NOT granted by the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Liberty
Money
Pursuit of happines
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced U.S. independence from Great Britain
Set up our system of government
Stated U.S. intentions for westward expansion
Established the right to bear arms
Which of the following rights is NOT guaranteed by the first amendment?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
The right to petition the Government
The right to a speedy Trial
What is the highest court in the United States?
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Federal Court
Court of Appeals
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic Party and Green Party
Tea Party and Socialist Party
Republican Party and Conservative Party
Republican Party and Democratic Party
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the Supreme Court
The House of Representatives and the Senate
The General Assembly and the House of Representatives
The General Assembly and the Senate
What is the capital of the United States?
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Washington D.C.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the U.S.?
The country temporarily ran out of gasoline
Terrorists attacked the US
The Afghanistan War began
An assassination attempt was made on the president
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Geneva Accord was written
The Bill of Rights was written
The Constitution was written
The Declaration of Independence was written
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power that does NOT belong to the federal government?
Power to make treaties
Power to administer elections
Power to print money
Power to declare war
Who can veto bills?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The President of the Senate
What is one responsibility reserved for United States citizens?
to obtain gainful employment
To practice a religion
To Express their opinions
To Vote
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Jews
Chinese
Africans
Russians
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
5
6
7
9
If the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Secretary of Defense
Speaker of the House
Senate Minority leader
Senate Majority Leader
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Because it is based on the size and land area of the state
They don’t; they are all the same
Because primary elections determine the number
Because it is based on population
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Vice President
Senate Majority Leader
Which of the following is NOT a freedom or right reserved for everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of Speech
The Right to Vote
Freedom to peaceably assemble
The right to Bear arms
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the government?
Judicial
Legislative
Presidential
Executive
The Missouri River is the longest river in the U.S. Which river is the second longest in the U.S.?
Snake
Red
Ohio
Mississippi
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
Ben Franklin
What is the political party of the current president?
Democrat
Republican
Green
Tea
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Boston Harbor
New York Harbor
Washington D.C.
Baltimore
Why does the United States flag have 13 stripes?
Each stripe represents the 13 rights listed in our Constitution
Each stripe represents our first 13 presidents
Each stripe represents the capital city of each colony
Each stripe represents the 13 original colonies
When was the Constitution written?
1776
1787
1781
1789
Which of the following states does NOT border Canada?
Idho
Minnesota
Wyoming
Vermont
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
President
Secretary of Defense
Vice President
Secretary of State
Which of the following is NOT an American Indian Tribe in the U.S.?
Erie
Cherokee
Sioux
Navajo
Who did the U.S. fight in World War II?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Russia, Italy, and Japan
Germany, France, and Russia
China, Korea, and Japan
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Harry Truman
Calvin Coolidge
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
What is the economic system used in the United States?
Communism
Socialism
Capitalism
Mutualism
Why does the United States flag have 50 stars?
They represent each of our presidents
They represent the 50 states
They represent the 50 current state capitals
They represent the number of days of the revolution
Which of the following is NOT something that the judicial branch does?
Resolves disputes
Reviews laws
Provides funding to enforce laws
Determines if laws are unconstitutional
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Served in the U.S. Senate
Founded the Red Cross
Fought for women’s and civil rights
Created the first American flag
When does the United States celebrate Independence Day?
January 1st
February 4th
June 14th
July 4th
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Our President
Congress
The United States
Our Veterans
Which of the following is NOT a national U.S. holiday?
Halloween
a. Memorial Day
Thanksgiving
Labor Day
Which of the following wars was NOT fought by the U.S. in the 1800s?
War of 1812
Civil War
World War I
Spanish-American War
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Temperance
Civil Rights
Abolitionist
Apartheid
What prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Primary elections & the electoral college
Checks and balances & separation of powers
Branches of government & bicameral legislation
Representative democracy & popular vote
What was the U.S. war between the North and the South?
War of 1812
Civil War
Mexican-American War
Revolutionary War
Which of the following was the main problem that led to the Civil War?
Slavery
Admitting new states
Economic Differences
State Rights
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Votes on Congress’s legislation
Communicates with Congress
Advises the President
Provides updates to the media
For how many years is a United States Representative elected?
1
2
4
6
Which of the following is NOT a promise that you make when you become a United States citizen?
To serve in the military (if necessary)
To carry a U.S. passport
To give up loyalty to other countries
To defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
16
18
21
25
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Speaker of the House
The President of the Senate
The President
The Vice President
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Filed legal suits with the NAACP to end segregation
Worked for civil rights and racial equality
Fought to end the Great Depression
Ended slavery
Which of the following is NOT a reason colonists came to America?
Economic opportunity
Religious freedom
To escape slavery
Political liberty
Which of the following was NOT something done by Abraham Lincoln?
He led the U.S. during the Civil War.
He preserved the Union.
He freed the slaves.
He extended the U.S. to the Pacific Ocean.
Which of the following is NOT a reason that the colonists fought the British?
Because they didn’t have self-government
Because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
Because the British attempted to outlaw slavery
Because the British army stayed in their houses
What is an amendment?
The approval of a new law
A violation of a citizen’s rights
A bill for raising revenue
A change or addition to the Constitution
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
For how many years is a United States President elected?
2
4
6
8
Which of the following is NOT a cabinet level position in the United States?
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of Domestic Affairs
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Commerce
Who does a Senator represent?
The people of his district
All the people of the state
The people of his half of the state
The people of his counts
Which of the following is NOT a way that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote
Call Senators and Representatives
Write to a newspaper
Watch the evening news
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power that does NOT belong to the states?
Power to provide schooling and education
Power to provide safety (fire department)
Power to approve zoning and land use
Power to create an army
Which of the following states borders Mexico?
Louisiana
California
Arkansas
Nevada
Which of the following was NOT a war fought by the U.S. in the 1900s:
The Spanish-American War
The Korean War
The Vietnam War
The Persian Gulf War
1. Who makes federal laws?
The Presidents
Congress
The Supreme Court
State Legislatures
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
100
108
203
435
Which of the following is NOT done by the Constitution?
Defines the government
Appoints government representatives
Protects the basic rights of Americans
Sets up the government
What is the name of the current United States President?
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
George Bush
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
“We the people . . .”
“The rightful citizens . . .”
“We hold truths . . .
“No more tyranny . . .”
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Magna Carta
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Commonwealth Protections
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
19
22
27
What is the freedom of religion?
The right to express your opinion
The right to assemble with a group of people
The right not to pay taxes
The right to practice (or not practice) any religion
What is the “rule of law”?
The idea that everyone must obey the law
The idea that all rules should be written down
The idea that rules should come from the people
The idea that courts should interpret the law
What is the capital of your state?
Philadelphia
Scranton
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
Paul Ryan
Newt Gingrich
Dennis Hastert
When must all men register for Selective Service?
When graduating high school
At age 21
When obtaining employment
At age 18
Which of the following was NOT one of the original thirteen states?
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Vermont
Georgia
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Congress
Supreme Court
Speaker of the House
The President
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S.?
Communism
Nuclear Weapons
Controlling Cuba
Governments in Africa
How many U.S. Senators are there?
50
100
203
435
What ocean is on the east coast of the U.S.?
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
Gulf of Mexico
Which of the following people is a U.S. Senator representing Pennsylvania?
Barack Obama
Tom Corbett
Pat Toomey
Fred Keller
Who is the U.S. Representative for the Pennsylvania 10th District?
Robert Casey Jr.
Lou Barletta
Fred Keller
Tom Corbett
In what month do Americans vote for President?
April
January
November
October
What is the name of the current United States Vice President?
Mike Pence
Joe Biden
Nancy Pelosi
Kamala Harris
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Thurgood Marshall
Clarence Thomas
John Roberts
Earl Warren
Who is the governor of your state?
Barack Obama
John Gordner
Tom Wolf
Bob Casey
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Citizens 18 and older can vote
Citizens convicted of a felony cannot vote
You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote
Any citizen (both men and women) can vote
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
January 1
April 15
June 30
December 31
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
December 25, 1781
January 20, 1789
November 11, 1776
The Federalist Papers were written in support of the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Which of the following was NOT one of its writers?
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Thomas Jefferson
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
It finalized the colonists independence from Britain
It gave the former slaves the right to vote
It freed the slaves
It guaranteed all citizens with equality
Who was the President during World War I?
Teddy Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Before Eisenhower became President, he was a general in what war?
War of 1812
World War I
World War II
Civil War
1. What ocean is on the west coast of the U.S.?
Atlantic
Pacific
The Gulf of Mexico
The Indian
Which of the following is NOT a U.S. territory?
The Bahamas
Guam
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
What is the name of our national anthem?
God Bless America
The Star-Spangled Banner
America the Beautiful
Hail to the Chief
