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WorksheetsU.S. Naturalization/Citizenship Test 2023
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 49mins
What is an amendment?
a change or addition to the Constitution
a series of political thoughts
a founding idea of the Magna Carta
a removal of a government official from office
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
English Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Common Sense
Law of the Land
Which Amendment to the Constitution calls for freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and press?
3
10
1
6
What is the supreme law of the land?
Articles of Confederation
Parliament
Constitution
Magna Carta
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
25
10
18
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared war on Great Britain
announced our independence from Great Britain
requested assistance from Great Britain
declared Great Britain an enemy of the People
The Constitution does all of the following except
sets up government
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans
identifies all taxes that citizens are supposed to pay
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
watch dogs
limited government
the court system
checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
the Congress
the Supreme Court
the Cabinet
"Everyone must follow the law," is an example of which principle of government?
limited government
rule of law
majority rules
separation of powers
How many U.S. Senators are there?
25
50
100
435
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
President and the Cabinet
Electors and Constituents
Courts and Judges
Senate and House of Representatives
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the U.S. government?
executive
parliament
judicial
legislative
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
4
6
8
The Vice-President serves on the President's cabinet. How many other cabinet-level positions are there?
15
10
20
27
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Secretary of Defense
Head of the Joints Chief of Staff
President
Secretary of State
We elect a U. S. Senator for how many years?
2
4
6
8
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
354
100
50
We elect a President for how many years?
2
4
6
8
What is the highest court in the United States?
People's Court
Justice of the Peace
Supreme Court
District Court
In what month do we vote for President?
October
November
January
March
What is NOT a role of the judicial branch?
review laws
veto laws
explain laws
decide if laws are constitutional
Who signs or vetoes bills before they become laws?
President
Senate
House
Supreme Court
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
14
11
10
9
Which of the following is NOT a power of the federal government?
print money
declare war
set up schools
create an army
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Senate Majority Leader
Speaker of the House
Attorney General
Chief Justice
Who is the "Father of Our Country?"
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Which of the following amendments to the Constitution does NOT describe citizens' right to vote?
15
26
19
1
Which of the following is NOT a power of the state government?
taxing citizens
approving zoning and land use
issuing marriage licenses
printing money
Which individual opposed the concept of civil disobedience as the primary method for advancing Civil Rights
Rosa Parks
Mahatma Gandhi
Malcolm X
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Besides Democrats, what is the other of the two major political parties in the United States?
Libertarian
Independent
Repubilcan
Federalist
Why was there a need to hold the Constitutional Convention?
to write the Constitution
to amend the Articles of Confederation
to elect a new President
to determine requirements for a new President
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
21
18
25
17
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a U.S. Citizen?
defending your country
paying taxes
serving on a jury
being an informed citizen
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
coined the 50-cent piece
opened a college
fought for women's rights
sewed the first American flag
When was the Constitution written?
1776
1763
1787
1783
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
16
between 18 and 26
27 and over
17
Which word(s) is not a right in the Declaration of Independence?
life
freedom
liberty
pursuit of happiness
Which of the following was NOT a reason the colonists fought the British?
because of high taxes
because British soldiers stayed in their homes
because they didn't have self-government
because they needed to gain more supplies from the Mother country
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Order to form
Ordain and establish
We the people
Insure domestic tranquility
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did NOT do?
free slaves
preserve the Union
lead the U.S. during the Civil War
signed the Declaration of Independence
Which freedom says that you can practice any religion, or not practice a religion at all?
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Choice
Freedom of Worship
What is the name of the economic system in the United States?
traditional
command
market
mixed
Who does not make federal laws?
Governor
Congress
Senate and House
U.S. Legislature
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
The state has more people.
The state has fewer people.
The state pays more taxes.
The President makes this decision.
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Vice President
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Chief of Staff
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
only people in his hometown
all people in the state
all people of the United States
only people in Washinton D.C.
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
May 15
April 25
May 25
Who was president during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Warren G. Harding
Which person was not an author of the Federalist Papers?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
Name the U.S. war between the North and South.
Civil War
Battle of New Orleans
World War I
Revolutionary War
Which war was not fought in the 1900s?
World War I
World War II
Battle of New Orleans
Persian Gulf War
Which war was not fought by the United States in the 1800s?
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
Battle of Normandy
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Puerto Rico
Guam
U.S. Virgin Islands
Who was the first president?
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Which one of the following was not an original state (one of the 13 colonies)?
Vermont
Virginia
Rhode Island
New York
Benjamin Franklin is famous for all of the below except?
writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac
first Postmaster General of the United States
Vice President of the United States
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1787
September 17, 1776
September 17, 1787
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Native Americans
Africans
Pilgrims
Europeans
Who lived in America before the Europeans?
the Pilgrims
Native Americans
Eskimos
African Americans
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Monroe
What is not a reason colonists came to America?
for freedom
for economic opportunity
for taxes
for religious freedom
What does the President's Cabinet do?
The Cabinet makes sure his meals are prepared the way he likes them.
The Cabinet advises the President.
The Cabinet decides which bills become laws.
The Cabinet advises the Supreme Court.
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Louisiana
the police
the President
the United States
Which of the following did the U.S. not fight in WW II?
Italy
Japan
U.S.S.R.
Germany
Which one is not a promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Obey the laws of the United States.
Be loyal to the United States.
Serve in the US military (if needed).
Be loyal to other countries.
Name one right only for United States citizens
the right to marry anyone we choose
the right to vote in a federal election
the right to religious freedom
the right to choose your profession
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Dwight Eisenhower
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War I
World War II
Vietnam War
Korean War
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
Fascism
Which leader fought for equality for all Americans?
George Washington
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ronald Reagan
George Washington
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Osama bin Laden was captured
The Boston Marathon bombing
Terrorists attacked the U.S. in New York
Saddam Hussein was killed
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Women's Rights Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Temperance Movement
Labor Movement
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
What is the longest river in the United States?
Colorado River
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Rio Grande River
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Which of the following is not an American Indian tribe in the United States?
Cherokee
Hopi
Iroquois
Aborigines
Which of the following is not a U.S. territory?
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
Guam
U.S. Virgin Islands
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a U.S. Citizen?
Paying taxes
defending your country
serving on a jury
voting in an election
Who is the current U.S. President?
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
Barack Obama
Which of the following states does not border Canada?
Maine
Rhode Island
New York
Alaska
What is the capital of your state?
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Lake Charles
Plaquemine
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
the first Monday in September
the last Monday in May
the fourth day of July
the first day of summer
Who is the Governor of Louisiana now?
Edwin Edwards
John Kennedy
John Bel Edwards
Bobby Jindal
Who is the current Speaker of the House in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi
Charles Schumer
Kevin McCarthy
Kamala Harris
Who is Mrs. Persinger's favorite President?
Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
Ronald Reagan
Donald Trump
Who is the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?
John G. Roberts
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Samuel Alito
Clarence Thomas
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Nancy Pelosi
Mike Pence
Kamala Harris
Who are the current U.S. Senators for Louisiana?
Chad Brown/Rick Ward
Bill Cassidy/John Kennedy
Emily Martin/Cedric Veal
John Bel Edwards/Billy Tauzin
Who are the current U.S. Representatives for the area that includes Plaquemine?
Cedric Richmond/Garret Graves
John Bel Edwards/Billy Tauzin
Chad Brown/Rick Ward
Joelle Persinger/Karen Olivier
What is the political party of the current U.S. President
Republican
Democrat
Independent
Federalist
Which of the following is not a U.S. national holiday?
Flag Day
Veterans Day
Columbus Day
Presidents Day
What is the name of the National Anthem?
God Bless America
America, the Beautiful
The Star-Spangled Banner
You're a Grand Old Flag
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there are 50 states
because there were 50 presidents
because it took 50 years to create
because 50 stars looked the best
What is the capital of the United States?
New York
Philadelphia
Washington D.C.
Plaquemine
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
Washington D.C.
New Jersey
Delaware
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because that is the number of children Betsy Ross had
because there were 13 presidents at the time
because that was Betsy Ross' favorite number
because there were 13 original colonies
