citizenship test 2023
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