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WorksheetsCitizenship Test Review (ND)
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What is the supreme law of the land
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Name two national holidays.
April Fool's Day and Labor Day
Citizenship Day and Columbus Day
Valentine's Day and President's Day
Labor Day and Thanksgiving
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Civil War
Spanish- American War
Vietnam War
World War Two
When was the Constitution written?
1790
1776
1789
1787
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Austria-Hungary, Japan, Germany
Japan, Germany, Italy
Japan, China, Vietnam
Soviet Union, Germany, Itally
Name one state that borders Canada?
South Dakota
Nebraska
North Dakota
Oregon
What is the capital of the United States?
New York, N.Y.
Boston, M.A.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia, P.A.
What do we call the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Inalienable Rights
Declaration of Independence
What does the Judicial Branch do?
resolve disputes
review laws
decide if a law goes against the Constitution
all of these answers
What does the Constitution do?
protects basic rights of Americans
sets up the government
defines the government
all of these answers
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because it was considered lucky to have 13 stripes on a flag
because the stripes represent the number of signatures on the U.S. Constitution
because the stripes represent the original colonies
because the stripes represent the members of the Second Continental Congress
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
only the people in the state who voted for the senator
only the people of the state who belong to the senator's political party
the state legislatures
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
six (6)
eight (8)
four (4)
two (2)
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Boston Harbor
New York Harbor
San Francisco Bay
Long Island Sound
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Anthony Kennedy
John G. Roberts Jr.
Mike Pence
Joe Biden
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
the first woman elected to the House of Representatives
fought for women's rights
made the first flag of the United States
founded the Red Cross
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
We the Colonists
We the British
Congress shall make
Name one state that borders Mexico
Arkansas
California
Florida
Alabama
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there were 50 people who originally came to the United States on the Mayflower
because there is one start for each state
because there were 50 original colonies
because there is one star for each president
What is an Amendment?
a change (to the Constitution)
the Preamble to the Constitution
the beginning of the Declaration of Independence
an introduction
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
the House of Lords and the House of Commons
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the Senate and the courts
the House of Burgesses and the Senate
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
100
435
441
200
What is the highest court in the United States?
the District Court
the Federal Court
the Supreme Court
Madison Square Garden
Who was the first president of the United States of America?
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
to vote
trial by jury
to bear arms
speech
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
freedom of speech
the people
the president
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
the Declaration of Independence was writen
the Emancipation Proclamation was written
the Bill of Rights was written
the Constitution was written
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
write to a newspaper and call Senators and Representatives
give an elected official your opinion on an issue and join a community group
vote and join a civic group
All of the above
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
sixteen and older
eighteen and older
twenty-one and older
thirty-five and older
For how many years is a normal U.S. Senate term?
two
four
five
six
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
third president of the U.S.A.
youngest member of the Constitutional Convention
inventor of the airplane
U.S. diplomat
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion.
You must choose a religion.
You can't choose the time you practice your religion.
No one can practice a religion.
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
the Prime Minister
the Speaker of the House
the Chief Justice
the President
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Florida
the Louisiana Territory
Hawaii
Alaska
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
January 20
March 4
May 31
Which of the following was NOT fought by the United States in 1900s?
World War I
World War II
The First Gulf War
The War on Terror
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. Which of the following is NOT a power belonging to the states?
to issue drivers' licenses
to coin or print money
to provide schooling and education
to provide protection (police)
Which of the following is NOT a right for everyone living in the United States?
the right to free speech
the right to petition the government
the right to vote
the right to equal protection of the law
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War
the Revolutionary War
the War of 1812
World War I
What does the President's Cabinet do?
makes laws
commands the U.S. forces
advises the President
all of these answers
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
free the slaves
declare our independence from Great Britain
declare our independence from France
give women the right to vote
Which of the following is NOT a right written in the Declaration of Independence?
pursuit of happiness
property
liberty
life
Which of the following are the two longest rivers in the United States?
the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers
the Missouri River and the Rio Grande
the Rio Grande and the Mississippi River
the Hudson and Missouris Rivers
What major event happened of September 11, 2001 in the United States?
An accident occurred at Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant.
Hurricane Andrew struct the United States.
Terrorists attacked the United States.
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Chief Justice
the Secretary of State
the President Pro Tempore
the President
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
men do not have to register
at any age
between eighteen and twenty-six
at age sixteen
Who passes federal laws?
the President
the states
the Supreme Court
Congress
What was one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?
purchased Alaska
established the United Nations
saved (or preserved) the Union
declared war on Great Britain
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
the President Pro Tempore
the Secretary of State
the Secretary of the Treasury
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
7
10
11
9
We elect a president for how many years?
2
6
4
8
What is the name of the national anthem?
American Anthem
God Bless America
The Star Spangled Banner
War of Honor
How many U.S. Senators are there?
50
200
100
80
When is the last date you can send in federal income tax forms?
March 25th
April 15th
April 21st
May 1st
Why did the Colonists fight the British?
because the British army stayed in their houses
because they didn't have self-government
because of high taxes
all of the above
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
conservation
prohibition
women's sufferage
civil rights
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed slaves in the Confederacy
ended World War I
gave the United States independence from Great Britain
gave women the right to vote
What are the two major political parties in the U.S.?
American and Bull-Moose
Democratic and Republican
Reform and Green
Democratic-Republican and Whigs
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
21
27
23
10
The Federalist Papers supported passage of the U.S. Constitutions. Which one of these men was NOT an author?
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
John Adams
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific
Atlantic
Indian
Arctic
What ocean is on the East coast of the US
Pacific
Atlantic
Indian
South
Name the 3 branches of government
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
Legislative, Executive and Federal
Suprreme, Executive and Judicial
Legislative, Executive and Presidential
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy
communism economy
socialist economy
no economy
What is the rule of law?
everyone has to follow the law
the president doesn't have to follow the law
no one has to follow the law
states have different laws and don't have to follow federal law
What are the names of North Dakota's senators. Pick 2 names.
John Hoeven
Kevin Cramer
Mike Johnson
Kelly Armstrong
Name North Dakota's U.S. Representative.
John Hoeven
Kevin Cramer
Mike Johnson
Julie Fedorchak
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
because of the state's population
all states have an equal number
it goes in order of statehood
because of the state's landmass
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
Mike Johnson
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
JD Vance
Donald Trump
Mike Johnson
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
The Vice President
Secretary of Defense
Mrs. Behm
Which of the following is NOT a cabinet level position?
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Government
Under the Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money
give a driver's license
provide schooling
provide a fire department
Who is the Governor of North Dakota?
Doug Burgum
Kevin Cramer
John Hoeven
Kelly Armstrong
What is the capital of your state?
Bismarck
Fargo
Minot
Beulah
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic
Republican
Libertarian
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
Paul Ryan
Nancy Pelosi
John Hoeven
What is one amendment to the Constitution about who can vote?
women can vote
only white men can vote
voters must be 21 and over
voting costs $1
What is one responsibility that is only for United States Citizens?
serve on a jury
write an editorial
show support to the governor
Name one right only for United States citizens.
vote in a federal election
freedom of speech
right to bear arms
right to wear white after labor day
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States/Flag
Great Britain
The Capitol Building
The Current President
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
to give up loyalty to all other countries
to vote in every election
to call your senator every time you are angry
to get a job
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom
the weather is nicer in America
tickets were cheap
They had been here forever.
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
dinosaurs
French
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
people from Africa
people from Asia
people from France
people from Australia
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
July 6, 1775
July 4, 1787
July 4, 1982
There were 13 original states. Name three. (click three)
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
North Dakota
Ohio
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
WWI
Civil war
Vietnam War
War on Terror
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery
communism
imperialism
nuclear threat
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Woodrow Wilson
Harry Truman
Franklin Roosevelt
Dwight Eisenhower
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Germany not repaying
Isolation
Imperialism
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
fought against the Vietnam War
fought for woman's suffrage
fought against slavery during the Civil War
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States. (Click all that apply)
Mandan
Hidatsa
Arikara
Sioux
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
Haiti
Cuba
Hawaii
Who vetoes bills?
Senate
the President
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
What is one part of the government? (pick 3)
Congress
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
The Post Office
