citizenship test 2023

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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.

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

(The basic) rights of Americans

How many U.S. Senators are there?

100

what amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the U.S?

14th amendment

When did all women get the right to vote?

1920

How many senators does each state have?

2 senators

How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

2 years

how many amendments does the U.S constitution have?

27

Dwight D. Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.

34th president of the united states

the president of the united states is elected for how many years?

4 years

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

435

how many supreme court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

5

How long is the term for a senator?

6 years

How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

9

What is Veterans Day?

A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military

what is memorial day?

A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service

what group of people was taken and sold as slaves?

Africans

How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

Amendments

the civil war had many important events. name one.

Battle of Gettysburg

Why did the United States enter World War I?

Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships

Why did the United States enter World War 2?

Bombing of Pearl Harbor

What is the economic system in the United States?

Capitalism

Name your U.S. Representative.

Chris Pappas

Who is the Governor of your state now?

Chris Sununu

Who elects U.S. senators?

Citizens from their state

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

Citizens of their state

Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.

Civil War

What U.S. war ended slavery?

Civil War

What is the capital of your state?

Concord

Name one power of the president.

Enforces laws

Why does each state have two senators?

Equal representation (for small states)

What is the "rule of law"?

Everyone must follow the law

what did the civil rights movement do?

Fought to end racial discrimination

james madison is famous for many things. name one.

Fourth President of the United States

Why is the Electoral College important?

It decides who is elected president

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

It says America is free from British control

Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?

Jeanne Shaheen Maggie Hassan

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

Joe Biden

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

John G. Roberts Jr.

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

Kamala Harris

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

Kevin McCarthy

What part of the federal government writes laws?

Legislative Branch

Name the three branches of government

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

What was the great depression?

Longest economic recession in modern history

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Native Americans

How can people become United States citizens?

Naturalize Be born in the United States

There are 13 original states. Name five.

New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

New York

Who appoints federal judges?

President of the United States

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

President of the United States

Who signs bills to become laws?

President of the United States

Who vetoes bills?

President of the United States

the executive branch has many parts. Name one.

President of the United States

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of defense Secretary of education

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

Senate and House of Representatives

Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

Sioux

Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?

Stop the spread of communism

why did the united states enter the Korean war?

Stop the spread of communism

What is one part of the judicial branch?

Supreme Court

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court

When did the Great Depression start?

The Great Crash (1929)

What is the name of the national anthem?

The Star-Spangled Banner

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

The vice president

Why were the Federalist Papers important?

They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

supreme court justices serve for life. Why?

To be independent of politics

Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

U.S citizens

What founding document was written in 1787?

U.S. Constitution

what is the supreme law of the land

U.S. Constitution

Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

War in Iraq

What is the capital of the United States?

Washington D.C.

What does the President's Cabinet do?

advises the President

When did all men get the right to vote?

after the civil war

What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?

american revolution

the american revolution had many important events. Name one

battle of bunker hill

Why dies the flag have 50 stars?

because there are 50 states.

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

because there were 13 original colonies

There are three branches of government. Why?

checks and balances

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

citizens 18 and older can vote

Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

citizens from their district

Who does a memeber of the House of Representatives represent?

citizens in their district

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

civil war

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

communism

Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.

declaration of independence

The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?

declaration of independence

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

declaration of independence

the president of the united states is in charge of which branch of government?

executive branch

george washington is famous for many things. name one.

first president of the united states

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

for life

Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

forms the government

martin luther king jr. is famous for many things. Name one.

fought for civil rights

Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

franklin roosevelt

abraham lincoln is famous for many things. name one.

freed the slaves

what did the emancipation proclamination do?

freed the slaves

the colonist came to america for many reasons. Name one.

freedom

what are three rights of everyone living in the united states?

freedom of expression, speech and religion

name one power that is only for the states

give a driver's license

Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.

give up loyalty to other countries defend the U.S constitution

Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.

high taxes

benjamin franklin is famous for many things. Name one.

inventor

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

john jay

Name one example of an American innovation.

light bulb

Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

limited government self-government

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

louisiana territory

alexander hamilton is famous for many things. name one.

one of the writers of the federalist papers

Name one power that is only for the federal government.

print paper money

What is the form of government of the United States?

republic

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

required by law

it is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the selective service. name one reason why.

required by law

What does the judicial branch do?

reviews laws

the U.S Constitution starts with words ¨We the People¨. What does this mean?

self-government

Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?

soviet union

Name on leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.

susan B. Anthony

What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?

terrorists attacked united states

what is independence day?

the country's birthday

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

the flag

Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

the states population

thomas jefferson is famous for many things. name one.

third president of the united states

why did the united states enter the persian gulf war?

to force the Iraqi military from Kuwait

the president of the united states can only serve 2 terms. Why?

to keep the president from becoming too powerful

Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?

to more closely follow public opinion

What is one way Americans can serve their country?

vote

What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

vote run for office

the nationś first motto was ¨E Pluribus Unum¨. What does that mean?

we all become one

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.

world war 1

Name one power of the U.S. Congress.

writes laws

Name three national U.S. holidays.

• New Year's Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day


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