US Citizenship Test

We elect a president for how many years? A. 4 B. 6 C. 2 D. 8

A. 4

The House of Representatives has how many voting members? A. 435 B. 100 C. 50 D. 263

A. 435

What are two Cabinet-level positions? A. Attorney General and the Secretary of State B. Supreme Court Justice and Head of the CIA C. Lead Teacher and Official Service Person D. the Secret Service and the CIA

A. Attorney General and the Secretary of State

What is the party of the current president? A. Democrat B. Libertarian C. Independent D. Republican

A. Democrat

Who is the current Vice President of the United States? A. Kamala Harris B. Joe Biden C. Mike Pence D. Dick Cheney

A. Kamala Harris

What is an amendment? A. a change or addition (to the Constitution) B. a document that proclaims rights C. a law that all people must follow D. a list of the king's responsibility

A. a change or addition (to the Constitution)

How can you find out who your representative is? A. by using the house of representative website, www.House.gov B. by calling the president C. by checking the Yellow Pages D. by reading the local newspaper

A. by using the house of representative website, www.House.gov

What helps to prevent one branch of the government from becoming too powerful? A. separation of powers and checks and balances B. checks and balances and states rights C. balanced representation and the separation of powers D. the supreme court

A. separation of powers and checks and balances

Why do you need to know who your US senators are? A. so that you know who is in charge of the courts B. so that you know who enforces the laws C. so that you can share your opinions on legislation D. so that you know who has been censured and tried for treason

A. so that you know who is in charge of the courts

What is the supreme law of the land? A. the Constitution B. the Bill of Rights C. the Declaration of Independence D. the Articles of Confederation

A. the Constitution

If both the president and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes the President? A. the speaker of the house B. the winner of the new election C. the President's spouse D. the previous President, only until the end of the current term

A. the speaker of the house

What are responsibilities that are only for United States citizens? A. vote in a federal election and vow to keep peace among one's self and other citizens B. pay taxes and recite the National Anthem C. serve on a jury and vote in a federal election D. pledge allegiance to the President and pay taxes

A. vote in a federal election and vow to keep peace among one's self and other citizens

What are two rights that are only for the United States citizens? A. voting in a federal election and running for federal office B. freedom of religion and running for federal office C. voting in a federal election and creating federal laws D. ability to bear arms and appeal claims

A. voting in a federal election and running for federal office

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? A. we the people B. the United States C. we are free D. no more king

A. we the people

What is freedom of religion? A. you can practice any religion, or not practice a religion B. you can practice any religion from an list provided by Great Britain C. you can practice religion without being charged money D. you can talk about other people's religion

A. you can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

How many US senators are there? A. 200 B. 100 C. 50 D. 435

B. 100

We elect a US senator for how many years? A. 4 B. 6 C. 2 D. 8

B. 6

Who is the current President of the United States? A. Barack Obama B. Joe Biden C. Donald Trump D. George W. Bush

B. Joe Biden

What does the Judicial branch do? A. creates laws, enforces laws, and reviews laws B. reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, and decides if a law goes against the Constitution C. writes laws, evaluates laws, and passes laws D. reviews laws, resolves disputes, and enforces laws

B. reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, and decides if a law goes against the Constitution

Who vetoes bills? A. the Vice President B. the President C. the Supreme Court D. the County Clerk

B. the President

Who is the head of the executive branch? A. the supreme court B. the president C. the senate majority leader D. the house majority leader

B. the president

How can you find out who your state governor is? A. write to the President B. visit your state's website C. write to your congressional representative D. visit your local library

B. visit your state's website

We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? A. 4 B. 6 C. 2 D. 8

C. 2

How many amendments does the constitution have? A. 13 B. 50 C. 27 D. 30

C. 27

How many justices are currently on the Supreme Court? A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D. 10

C. 9

Who makes federal laws? A. the executive branch B. the supreme court C. congress D. the nation's governors

C. congress

How can you quickly determine the capital of your state A. ask your neighbor B. find the oldest city in your state C. do an internet search D. find the biggest city in your state

C. do an internet search

Why do some states have more representatives than other states? A. some states are closer the Washington, D.C. than other states B. some states are older than other states C. larger populations need more representation than smaller populations D. some states are bigger geographically than others

C. larger populations need more representation than smaller populations

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? A. life and land ownership B. liberty and land ownership C. life and liberty D. the pursuit of happiness and the right of rebellion

C. life and liberty

Who signs bills to become laws? A. the FBI B. the Head of Police C. the President D. the Vice President

C. the President

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? A. whoever receives the most votes in a new election B. the President's spouse C. the Vice President D. whomever the President selects to take his or her place

C. the Vice President

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? A. the law of men B. the list of rights C. the bill of rights D. the rights of men

C. the bill of rights

What are the two parts of the US Congress? A. the supreme court and the president B. the president and the senate C. the senate and the house of representatives D. the supreme court and the house of representatives

C. the senate and the house of representatives

Name one branch of or part of the government? A. legislative B. executive C. judicial D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? A. Speech B. Assembly C. Petitioning the government D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What did the Declaration of Independence do? A. Solidified our relationship with Great Britain B. Announced trading plans with Great Britain C. Declared our independence from France D. Declared our independence from Great Britain

D. Declared our independence from Great Britain

Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States? A. James Rutland B. Anthony Kennedy C. George Johnson D. John Roberts

D. John Roberts

In what month do we vote for president? A. July B. April C. January D. November

D. November

What does the President's Cabinet do? A. creates new laws B. prosecutes federal officials C. appoints police officials D. advises the President

D. advise the President

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following is one of them? A. citizens who are 18 and older can vote B. voters are not required to pay a poll tax C. a male citizen of any race can vote D. all of the above

D. all of the above

What does the Constitution do? A. sets up the government B. defines the government C. protects the basic rights of Americans D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Which of the following is a right of everyone living in the United states? A. the right to bear arms B. the right to petition the government C. the right to worship D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Which of the following powers are held by the federal government? A. print money B. declare war C. make treaties D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Who does a US senator represent? A. all the people in their home city B. all the people who voted for them C. all of the people in the country D. all of the people in their state

D. all of the people in their state

What is the economic system in the United States? A. communist economy B. single economy C. money economy D. capitalist or market economy

D. capitalist or market economy

What is the "rule of law"? A. the king doesn't have to follow the law. Leaders are exempt from the law. Only some people have to follow the law B. everyone must follow the law except for government leaders C. only citizens must follow the law. They are not above the law D. everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government obeys the law, no one is above the law

D. everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government obeys the law, no one is above the law

What are two major political parties in the United States? A. republican and independent B. libertarian and democrat C. libertarian and independent D. republican and democrat

D. republican and democrat

Who is the Commander in Chief? A. the FBI B. the Supreme Court C. the Vice President D. the President of the US

D. the President of the US

What is the highest court of the United States? A. the District Court B. the Circuit Court C. the Superior Court D. the Supreme Court

D. the Supreme Court

Who is the current Speaker of the House? A. Paul Ryan B. Nancy Pelosi C. Joe Biden D. John Boehner E. Mike Johnson

E. Mike Johnson