A Typical 100 Question Citizenship Test
How many senators are there in Congress?
100 (2 in each state)
How many stripes are there in the flag
13
What do the stripes on the flag mean?
13 original colonies
In what year was the Constitution written?
1787
What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
18
How many terms can a President serve?
2
Why are there 100 senators in the Senate?
2 from each state
For how long do we elect the representatives?
2 years
How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution?
27
How many branches are there in our government?
3
According to the Constitution, a person must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to become President. Name one of the requirements.
35-years old; U.S citizen; live in the United States for over 14 years
For how long do we elect the President?
4 years
How many representatives are there in Congress?
435
What is the date of Independence Day?
4th of July
How many stars are there in our flag?
50
How many states are there in the United States?
50
How many states are there in the union?
50
For how long do we elect each senator?
6 years
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
Which President freed slaves?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was the President during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What are the 49th and 50th states of the union?
Alaska and Hawaii
What is the basic beliefs the Declaration of Independence?
All men (and women) are created equal
What do we call a change in the Constitution?
Amendments
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Where does the freedom of speech come from?
Bill of Rights
What special group advises the President?
Cabinet
Where does Congress meet?
Capital in Washington D.C
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Civil rights leader
What were the original 13 states of the U.S. called?
Colonies
What is the legislative branch of our government?
Congress
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
Who makes the laws in the United Staes?
Congress
What is the Supreme law of the United States?
Constitution
Name one purpose of the United Nations.
Countries to discuss and resolve world problems, to provide economic aid to many countries
Who presides over our local county government?
County supervisor
What is the 4th of July?
Day of Independence
What are the two major political parties in the U.S. today?
Democratic and Republican
Can you name the two senators from your state?
Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris
Who is the President of the United States today?
Donald J. Trump
Who elects the President of the United States?
Electoral college
Independence from whom?
England
What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
England
Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
Everyones
Name one benefit to being a citizen of the United States.
Federal government jobs, petition to come to the United States (family), and hold a US passport
What is the Bill of Rights?
First 10 amendments
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed slaves
Why did the pilgrims come to America?
Freedom of religion
Name one right guaranteed by the first amendment.
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
What immigration and naturalization service form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?
From N-400, "Application to file petition for naturalization"
Which President is called the "father of our country"?
George Washington
Who is the first Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
George Washington
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Which countries were our enemies during World War II?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
What is the head executive of a state government called?
Governor
Who becomes the President of the United States if the President and the Voce-President should die?
House of Representative speaker
What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
Interpret laws
In what month is the new President inaugurated?
January
Who is the current governor of your state?
Jerry Brown
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John G. Roberts
When was the declaration of independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What are the three branches of our government?
Legislative, executive, and judicial
What are the duties of the Congress?
Make laws
What is the name of the ship that brought pilgrims to America?
Mayflower
What is the head executive of a city government called?
Mayor
Who is the Vice-President of the United States today?
Mike Pence
Can you name the 13 original states?
NY, MA, RI, MD, VA, NC, SC, PA, NH, CT, NJ, GA, DE
Who helped the Pilgrims in America?
Native Americans
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What do the stars of the flag mean?
One for each state (50)
Who said "Give me liberty or give me death."?
Patrick Henry
Who elects Congress?
People
What is the introduction of the Constitution called?
Preamble
Who is the Commander in chief of the U.S. military?
President
Who selects the Supreme Court Justices?
President
Who signs bills into law?
President
What is the White House?
President's official home
What is the executive branch of out government?
President, Cabinet, and the departments under the Cabinet
What color are the stripes?
Red and white
What are the colors of our flag?
Red, white, and blue
What kind of government does the U.S. have?
Republic
Name 3 rights or freedom guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
Right to bear arms, search warrant, trial by Jury or the first Amendment
What is the most important right granted to US citizens?
Right to vote
What is the capital of your state?
Sacramento
What is the Congress?
Senate and the House of Representatives
What is the national anthem of the United Staes?
Star-Spangled Banner
What is the Judiciary branch of our government?
Supreme Court
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What is the Constitution?
Supreme law of the land
What holiday was celebrated for the first time by the American colonists?
Thanksgiving
What is the United States capital?
The place where Congress meets
How many times may a Congressman be re-elected?
There is no limit
How many times may a senator be re-elected?
There is no limit
Who is the main writer of the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who becomes the president of the United States if the President should die?
Vice-President
Where is the White House located?
Washington D.C.
What color are the stars on our flag?
White
What is the name of the President's official home?
White House
Can the Constitution be changed?
Yes
