WorksheetsUS Government Citizenship Test
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is considered the supreme law of the land in the United States?
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution
The Federalist Papers
The idea of self-government is expressed in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Life, Liberty, Happiness
We the People
E Pluribus Unum
In God We Trust
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Bill of Rights
The Preamble
Which of the following is NOT a right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Right to bear arms
Freedom of the press
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution currently have?
10
13
27
50
What did the Declaration of Independence primarily do?
Established the U.S. Constitution
Announced independence from Great Britain
Created the Bill of Rights
Ended the Civil War
What is the economic system of the United States often referred to as?
Socialist economy
Command economy
Capitalist or market economy
Barter economy
What does the "rule of law" mean in the United States?
Only citizens must follow the law.
The government is exempt from the law.
Everyone, including leaders, must obey the law.
Laws can be ignored if they are unpopular.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the U.S. government?
Legislative
Executive
Military
Judicial
What concept prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Federalism
Judicial review
Checks and balances
Popular sovereignty
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
The President
The Vice President
How many U.S. Senators are there in total?
50
100
435
270
A U.S. Senator is elected for how many years?
2
4
6
8
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
50
100
435
535
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
4
6
8
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of their historical significance
Because of their geographic size
Because of the state's population
Because they were original colonies
In what month do we vote for President?
January
July
November
December
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Chief Justice
The Secretary of State
The Speaker of the House
The President Pro Tempore of the Senate
What does the President's Cabinet primarily do?
Makes federal laws
Advises the President
Appoints Supreme Court justices
Declares war
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Federal Appeals Court
The District Court
The Supreme Court
The International Court of Justice
What does the Constitution do?
Declares war
Sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights
Establishes the national anthem
Names the President's Cabinet
What is one right mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
Freedom of assembly
Pursuit of happiness
Right to vote
Right to bear arms
What is freedom of religion?
The government chooses your religion.
You must practice a specific religion.
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
Only certain religions are allowed.
Who makes federal laws?
The President
The Supreme Court
Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
The Governor
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The President and Vice President
The Supreme Court and lower courts
The Senate and House of Representatives
The Cabinet and federal agencies
What is one power of the federal government listed in the Constitution?
Provide schooling and education
Give a driver's license
Print money
Approve zoning and land use
What is one responsibility that is ONLY for United States citizens?
Pay taxes
Obey laws
Serve on a jury
Attend school
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
16 and older
18 and older
21 and older
25 and older
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Why does the U.S. flag have 50 stars?
Because there were 50 original colonies
Because it represents the 50 states
Because it signifies 50 years of independence
Because of the 50 major rivers in the U.S.
Who is the current Governor of Illinois?
Bruce Rauner
J.B. Pritzker
Rod Blagojevich
Pat Quinn
What is the capital city of Illinois?
Chicago
Springfield
Rockford
Naperville
Who are the two current U.S. Senators representing Illinois?
Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin
Barack Obama and Carol Moseley Braun
Peter Roskam and Jan Schakowsky
Adam Kinzinger and Lauren Underwood
Who is the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 10th Congressional District, which includes Libertyville?
Mike Quigley
Sean Casten
Brad Schneider
Darin LaHood
