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Worksheets2025 Citizenship Practice Test
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the form of government of the United States?
Republic; Constitution-based federal republic; Representative democracy
Monarchy; Absolute monarchy; Hereditary rule
Theocracy; Religious-based government
Single-party state; Communist regime
What is the supreme law of the land?
(U.S.) Constitution
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Emancipation Proclamation
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
Forms the government; Defines powers of government; Defines the parts of government; Protects the rights of the people
Establishes the national anthem; Sets the price of postage stamps; Declares official state holidays; Determines the capital of each state
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
Self-government; Popular sovereignty; Consent of the governed; People should govern themselves; (Example of) social contract
A group of government officials; The President and Congress; The Supreme Court justices; The founding fathers only
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Amendments; The amendment process
By executive orders from the President
Through Supreme Court decisions
By state governors' approval
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
(The basic) rights of Americans; (The basic) rights of people living in the United States
The right to vote for all citizens
The power of the President
The structure of the federal government
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
Twenty-seven (27)
Ten (10)
Thirty-three (33)
Twenty (20)
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control.
It describes the process of electing a president.
It explains how to write the Constitution.
It lists the capitals of all the states.
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Constitution of the United States
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Equality, Liberty, Social contract, Natural rights, Limited government, Self-government (any two)
Absolute monarchy, Divine right, Feudalism, Mercantilism
Censorship, Totalitarianism, State religion, Hereditary rule
Colonial loyalty, Taxation without representation, Isolationism, Imperialism
The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Federalist Papers
What is the economic system of the United States?
Capitalism, Free market economy
Socialism, Planned economy
Communism, Command economy
Feudalism, Traditional economy
What is the rule of law?
No one is above the law.
The law only applies to citizens, not leaders.
Laws can be ignored by the government.
Only leaders must follow the law.
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta (incorrect)
The Emancipation Proclamation (incorrect)
The Treaty of Versailles (incorrect)
There are three branches of government. Why?
So one part does not become too powerful. Checks and balances. Separation of powers.
To make government decisions faster.
To reduce the number of laws passed each year.
To allow each branch to have the same responsibilities.
Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, executive, and judicial
Federal, state, and local
Democratic, republican, and independent
Civil, criminal, and administrative
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
State branch
What part of the federal government writes laws?
(U.S.) Congress or (U.S. or national) legislature or Legislative branch
Executive branch
Judicial branch
Department of Defense
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House (of Representatives)
President and Vice President
Supreme Court and Cabinet
Governor and Mayor
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
Writes laws or Declares war or Makes the federal budget
Appoints Supreme Court justices
Vetoes bills
Enforces laws
How many U.S. senators are there?
One hundred (100)
Fifty (50)
Two hundred (200)
Seventy-five (75)
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
Six (6) years
Two (2) years
Four (4) years
Eight (8) years
One of your state’s U.S. senators now is:
Alex Padilla
Barack Obama
Hillary Clinton
George W. Bush
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
Three hundred (300)
Five hundred (500)
Two hundred fifty (250)
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two (2) years
Four (4) years
Six (6) years
One (1) year
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
To more closely follow public opinion
Because they have fewer responsibilities
To allow for more frequent vacations
Because the Constitution requires it for all government officials
How many senators does each state have?
Two (2)
Three (3)
Four (4)
One (1)
Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation (for small states) or The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
To represent the population size of each state
Because the President appoints two senators per state
To ensure only large states have more power
To follow the British parliamentary system
Name your U.S. representative.
Norma Torres
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
John Roberts
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist Papers
What does the Constitution do? (Fill in the blank)
Sets up the government, defines the government, protects basic rights of Americans
Establishes the national anthem, creates state borders, sets tax rates
Determines the official language, appoints the President, manages public schools
Regulates international trade, issues driver's licenses, controls weather patterns
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? (Fill in the blank)
We the People
In God We Trust
United We Stand
Liberty and Justice
What is an amendment? (Fill in the blank)
A change (to the Constitution) or an addition (to the Constitution)
A type of government document
A law passed by Congress only
A part of the Bill of Rights
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
The Federalist Papers
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
Who is in charge of the executive branch? (Fill in the blank)
The President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
The Secretary of State
The current Chief Justice of the United States is:
John Roberts
Samuel Alito
Sonia Sotomayor
Clarence Thomas
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy or market economy
Command economy
Traditional economy
Mixed economy
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? (Fill in the blank)
Serve on a jury or vote in federal elections
Pay taxes to the federal government
Obey all traffic laws
Attend public school
The name of the Vice President of the United States now is:
JD Vance
Mike Pence
Joe Biden
Nancy Pelosi
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The Vice President (of the United States)
The Secretary of State
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
Name one power of the president.
Signs bills into law OR Vetoes bills OR Enforces laws OR Commander in Chief (of the military) OR Chief diplomat OR Appoints federal judges
Declares laws unconstitutional
Collects taxes for states
Appoints state governors
Controls local school boards
Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
The President (of the United States)
The Secretary of Defense
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President (of the United States)
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
Who vetoes bills?
The President (of the United States)
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
Who appoints federal judges?
The President (of the United States)
The Supreme Court
The Senate
The Speaker of the House
The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
President (of the United States) OR Cabinet OR Federal departments and agencies
Supreme Court
Senate
House of Representatives
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President (of the United States)
Passes laws in Congress
Elects the Vice President
Serves as the Supreme Court
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Attorney General and Secretary of State
President and Chief Justice
Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader
Governor and Mayor
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected president. It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.
It determines the number of senators each state receives.
It is responsible for creating new laws in Congress.
It manages the federal budget and spending.
What is one part of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court or Federal Courts
Department of Education
House of Representatives
Department of Defense
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws; Explains laws; Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law; Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution
Enforces laws; Commands the military; Signs bills into law
Collects taxes; Prints money; Declares war
Makes treaties; Appoints ambassadors; Vetoes bills
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
District Court
Court of Appeals
Magistrate Court
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
Seven (7)
Eleven (11)
Thirteen (13)
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
Five (5)
Three (3)
Seven (7)
Nine (9)
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
(For) life; Lifetime appointment; (Until) retirement
10 years
4 years
Until age 65
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
To be independent (of politics); To limit outside (political) influence
Because it is a tradition from England
To ensure they retire early
To allow the President to replace them easily
The Chief Justice of the United States now is:
John Roberts
Samuel Alito
Sonia Sotomayor
Clarence Thomas
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
Print paper money
Issue driver's licenses
Establish local governments
Regulate marriage laws
Conduct elections
Name one power that is only for the states.
Provide schooling and education
Declare war
Print money
Make treaties
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
It states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
It guarantees freedom of speech and religion.
It abolishes slavery in the United States.
It establishes the right to a speedy and public trial.
The governor of your state now is:
Gavin Newsom
Andrew Cuomo
Ron DeSantis
Greg Abbott
The capital of your state is:
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Chicago
Houston
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
Only property owners (can vote).
Only men (can vote).
Only citizens over twenty-five (25) (can vote).
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
U.S. citizens
Permanent residents
Tourists
Foreign diplomats
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Freedom of assembly
Right to vote in any country, Right to free healthcare, Right to travel without a passport
Right to own land anywhere, Right to free college education, Right to drive at any age
Right to be President, Right to never pay taxes, Right to unlimited vacation
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
The President
The Supreme Court
The Congress
The State Government
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
Give up loyalty to other countries, Defend the (U.S.) Constitution
Vote in every election, Serve as President
Speak only English, Own property in the U.S.
Travel outside the U.S. frequently, Pay no taxes
How can people become United States citizens?
Be born in the United States, Naturalize, Derive citizenship
Win a lottery, Marry a celebrity, Become a movie star
Travel to all 50 states, Learn English, Visit the White House
Buy property in the U.S., Get a driver's license, Open a bank account
Two examples of civic participation in the United States are:
Voting in elections and volunteering in the community
Watching television and shopping online
Traveling abroad and learning a new language
Playing sports and attending concerts
One way Americans can serve their country is:
by voting in elections
by traveling abroad
by avoiding taxes
by ignoring laws
It is important to pay federal taxes because:
they fund government services and programs.
they are optional for citizens.
they only benefit large corporations.
they are used solely for military spending.
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
It is required by law.
It helps with college admissions.
It guarantees a government job.
It provides free healthcare.
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Freedom (other acceptable answers: Political liberty, Religious freedom, Economic opportunity, Escape persecution)
To conquer new lands for the British crown
To escape from paying taxes in Europe
To find gold and silver mines like in South America
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Europeans
Africans
Asians
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
Africans (other acceptable answer: People from Africa)
Europeans
Asians
Native Americans
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
American Revolution
Civil War
World War I
Vietnam War
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
High taxes
Better weather
To join France
To find gold
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
(George) Washington
(Benjamin) Franklin
(John) Adams
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
June 14, 1777
September 17, 1787
December 15, 1791
The American Revolution had many important events. Which of the following was one of them?
The Boston Tea Party
The Louisiana Purchase
The Civil War Battle of Gettysburg
The Moon Landing
Which of the following lists includes five of the original 13 states?
New York, Virginia, Massachusetts, Georgia, Pennsylvania
California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Illinois
Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, Nevada, Utah
Washington, Oregon, Michigan, Colorado, Minnesota
The founding document written in 1787 is:
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
The Federalist Papers were important because they:
helped gain support for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
outlined the Bill of Rights in detail.
established the first political parties in the U.S.
declared independence from Britain.
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Select one thing he is famous for.
Inventing the lightning rod
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Becoming the first President of the United States
Discovering electricity
George Washington is famous for being the first President of the United States.
He was the first President of the United States.
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
He discovered electricity.
He was the 16th President of the United States.
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Select one thing he is famous for.
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Inventing the telephone
Leading the Union Army in the Civil War
Discovering electricity
James Madison is famous for many things. Select one thing he is famous for.
He is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'.
He was the first President of the United States.
He discovered electricity.
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. One of them is:
Being the first Secretary of the Treasury
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Becoming the third President of the United States
Leading the Lewis and Clark Expedition
The United States bought which territory from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
Florida
Texas
Alaska
One war fought by the United States in the 1800s was:
World War II
Mexican-American War
Korean War
Vietnam War
The U.S. war between the North and the South is known as:
The Civil War
The Revolutionary War
The Vietnam War
The War of 1812
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
(Battle of) Fort Sumter, Emancipation Proclamation, (Battle of) Gettysburg, Sherman's March, (Surrender at) Appomattox
The Boston Tea Party, Declaration of Independence, (Battle of) Yorktown, Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Louisiana Purchase, (Battle of) New Orleans, Trail of Tears, California Gold Rush
(Battle of) Bunker Hill, (Battle of) Saratoga, (Battle of) Trenton, (Battle of) Lexington and Concord
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
Freed the slaves
Discovered electricity
Invented the telephone
Was the first man on the moon
Painted the Mona Lisa
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
Imposed new taxes on the South
Granted women the right to vote
Established the Bill of Rights
What U.S. war ended slavery?
The Civil War
The Revolutionary War
World War I
The Vietnam War
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
14th Amendment
1st Amendment
10th Amendment
5th Amendment
When did all men get the right to vote?
After the Civil War, During Reconstruction, (With the) 15th Amendment, 1870
During the American Revolution, 1776
With the Emancipation Proclamation, 1863
After World War I, 1918
Name one leader of the women’s rights movement in the 1800s.
Susan B. Anthony
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
Ulysses S. Grant
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I
The War of 1812
The American Revolution
The Spanish-American War
