WorksheetsUnited States Citizenship Exam-Part 1 American Government, Rights/Responsibilities, Symbols/Holidays
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. What is the form of government of the United States?
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Republic
d)
Socialist Democracy
2.
2. What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
a)
The Golden Rule
b)
The King James Bible
c)
U.S. Constitution
d)
Declaration of Independence
3.
3. The U.S. Constitution does all of the following except?
a)
Forms the Government
b)
Defines the powers and parts of government
c)
Protects the responsibilites of land owners only
d)
Protects the rights of the people
4.
4. The U.S. Constitution starts with "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
a)
Example of social contract
b)
Self-Government (people should govern themselves)
c)
Popular sovereignty / consent of the governed
d)
All of the above
5.
5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
a)
Amendments
b)
Popular vote
c)
Ballot Option
d)
Bill of Rights
6.
6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?
a)
The basic rights of US Citizens ONLY
b)
The basic rights of US Citizens and Naturalized Immigrants
c)
The basic rights of land owning US Citizens ONLY
d)
The basic rights of people living in the United States
7.
7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
a)
12
b)
27
c)
50
d)
100
8.
8. Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
a)
It freed America from British control, it said all people are created equal with inherent rights and freedoms.
b)
It freed America from French control, it said all people are created equal with inherent rights and freedoms.
c)
It formed the basis for state and local government
d)
It freed Britain from French control, it said only some people are created equal with inherent rights and responsibilities.
9.
9. What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
a)
U.S. Constitution
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Gettysburg Address
10.
10. All of the following are important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, EXCEPT.
a)
Joining of church and state
b)
Equality
c)
Liberty
d)
Self-government
11.
11. The words "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
a)
U.S. Constitution
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Gettysburg Address
12.
12. What is the economic system of the United States?
a)
Capitalism/ Free market economy
b)
Socialist
c)
Centrally planned Economy
d)
Traditional Economy
13.
13. Which is NOT a characteristic of the rule of law?
a)
Everyone must obey the law
b)
Leaders are above the law
c)
Government must obey the law
d)
No one is above the law
14.
14. All of the following sets of documents influenced the U.S. Constitution, except.
a)
Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation
b)
Gettysburg Address and Magna Carta
c)
Federalist papers and Anti-Federalist Papers
d)
Mayflower Compact and Iroquis Great Law of Peace
15.
15. Why are there three branches of government?
a)
Separation of powers
b)
So one part does not become too powerful
c)
A system of checks and balances
d)
All of the above
16.
63. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. All of the following describe them EXCEPT?
a)
Only landowners can vote
b)
Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote
c)
A male citizen of any race can vote
d)
Any citizen can vote
17.
64.Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
a)
Only land owners
b)
Only males
c)
Only females
d)
Citizens of the United States
18.
65. All of the following are rights of everyone living in the United States EXCEPT?
a)
Freedom of Expression, Speech, and Religion
b)
Freedom of Assembly
c)
Freedom to petition the government
d)
Freedom from unreasonable expenses
19.
66. What do we show loyalty to when we say The Pledge of Allegiance?
a)
The United States and the flag
b)
The President of the United States
c)
God
d)
The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence
20.
67. All of the following are promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance, EXCEPT
a)
Give up loyalty to other countries and be loyal to the United States
b)
Serve (help, do important work for) the nation, and possibly serve in the military (if needed)
c)
Promise to obey Christianity and speak English
d)
Obey the laws of the United States and defend the U.S. Constitution
21.
68. People can become United States Citizens by all of the following, EXCEPT?
a)
Naturalize
b)
Building a house
c)
Derive citizenship (Law of Blood/ Soil)
d)
Be born in the United States
22.
69. What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
a)
Contact an elected official to give your opinion; write to a newspaper to support or oppose an issue or policy
b)
Join a civic or community group; Help with a campaign
c)
Run for office; join a political party and vote
d)
All of the above
23.
70. All of the following are ways that Americans can serve their country, EXCEPT?
a)
Run for office; vote in elections
b)
Pay taxes and obey the law
c)
Teaching abroad
d)
Serve in the military; work for local state or federal government
24.
71. Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
a)
It is American's civic duty and it is required by law/ U.S. Constitution (16th Amendment)
b)
It is not important; in fact, NOT paying taxes makes a person "smart"
c)
To invest in Cryptocurrency
d)
To receive stimulus checks
25.
72. Why is it important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service?
a)
In order to track citizens
b)
Civic duty, required by law, and makes the draft easier (if needed)
c)
It is not important; in fact, NOT registering makes a person "smart"
d)
In order to assign all able bodied men civil service jobs (like police or firefighter)
26.
What is the capital of the United States?
a)
New York City, NY
b)
Washington D.C.
c)
Philadelphia, PA
d)
Boston, MA
27.
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
a)
On Liberty Island in the Potomac River in Washington D.C.
b)
On Liberty Island in the Hudson River/ New York Harbor in New Jersey/ New York
c)
On Liberty Island in Boston Harbor in Boston Massachusetts
d)
On Liberty Island in the Delaware River in Philadelphia Pennsyliviana
28.
121. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?*
a)
To represent the 13 original colonies
b)
To represent the 13 original Native American tribes
c)
To represent the 13 'founding fathers'
d)
To represent the 13 (European) countries of origin for original Americans
29.
122. Why does the flag have 50 stars?
a)
To represent the 50 states
b)
To represent the 50 Native American tribes
c)
To represent the 50 'founding families'
d)
To represent the 50 countries of origin for most Americans
30.
What is the name of the National Anthem?
a)
Yankee Rose
b)
To Anacreon in Heaven
c)
The Star Spangled Banner
d)
Born in the USA
31.
124. The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?
a)
"Out of Many, One" or "We all become one"
b)
"Eastern states united"
c)
"In God we trust"
d)
"United by God"
32.
125. What is Independence Day?
a)
A day to celebrate the end of the Civil War
b)
The country's 'birthday' which celebrates U.S. independence from Britain
c)
A day to celebrate Thomas J. Whitmore and Captain Steven Hiller's historical wins
d)
A day to celebrate the end of World War I
33.
126. The following are all national U.S. holidays, EXCEPT?
a)
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday)
b)
Arbor Day, Father's Day, Mother's Day
c)
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day
d)
Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
34.
127. What is Memorial Day?
a)
A holiday to honor World War I and II
b)
A holiday to honor the Revolutionary and Civil wars
c)
A holiday to honor any family member who has died in the past year
d)
A holiday to honor soldiers who have died in military service
35.
128. What is Veterans Day?
a)
A holiday to honor people in or who have served in the (U.S.) military
b)
A holiday to celebrate World War I and II
c)
A holiday to celebrate the Revolutionary and Civil Wars
d)
A holiday to honor any family member who is elderly.
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