Citizenship Test Quilet
Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?
Soviet Union
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
Stop the spread of communism
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
Stop the spread of communism
What is one part of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court & Federal courts
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
"I promise that I will protect the Constitution and all laws from all enemies"
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States?
14th Amendment
When did all men get the right to vote?
1870
When did all women get the right to vote?
1920
When did the Great Depression start?
1929
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
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
4 years
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
6
How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?
6 years
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
9 seats
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
9/11
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
A founding father
What is Independence Day?
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain) The country's birthday
What is Veterans Day?
A holiday to honor people who have served in the U.S. military
What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
A male citizen of any race
What was the Great Depression?
A prolonged worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 with the collapse of the New York Stock Exchange.
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
Africans
How can people become United States citizens?
Be born in the United States
Why did the United States enter World War I?
Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
Because they have more people
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Cherokee
Who elects U.S. senators?
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
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
Communism
The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
The Civil War had many important events. Name one
Emancipation Proclamation
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
Father of the Constitution
What did the civil rights movement do?
Fought to end racial discrimination
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
George Washington chose not to try to be elected for a third term. This suggested that two terms were enough for any president.
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
He helped draft the constitution
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
He planned and supervised the invasion of Normandy (D-Day) from the Western Front in 1944-1945.
Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.
His contributions to the American civil rights movement in the 1960s
What does the judicial branch do?
Interprets the laws
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
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 D. Harris
Name your U.S. representative.
Kathy Castor
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Kevin Owen McCarthy
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Magna Carta
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Marco Rubio
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
There were 13 original states. Name five.
New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
On January 1, 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation that declared forever free those slaves within the Confederacy.
The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?
One of many
Name three national U.S. holidays.
Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday) Memorial Day Independence Day
Who is the governor of your state now?
Ronald Dion DeSantis
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of defense Secretary of education
It is important for al men age 18-25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why
Selective Service ensures that a future draft will be fair and equitable.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Name one power of the president.
Signs bills into law
What is the capital of your state?
Tallahassee
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
The Boston Tea Party
Name one ware fought by the United States in the 1800s
The Civil War
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
The Executive Branch
Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
The President
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
The Revolutionary War
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
The U.S. fought against Iraq when they illegally invaded Kuwait
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States of America
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The Vice President
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
The basic rights of Americans
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
The desire for riches
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
The freedoms of religion, speech and press
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
The united states began military action in Afghanistan
How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?
There are currently 435 voting representatives
What does the President's Cabinet do?
They advise the president
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
They declare that the Constitution derives its power not from a king or a Congress, but from the people themselves
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.
Who write the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. Senators?
To avoid being unduly threatened by public opinion
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
To be independent of politics
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
To limit the powers of the federal government by reserving certain powers to the states and to the people
What founding document was written in 1787?
U.S. Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
U.S. Constitution
What part of the federal government writes laws?
US Congress
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War 1
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
all people of the state
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there is one star for each state
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
by the people of the several States
There are three branches of government. Why?
checks and balances
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
coin money
Why does each state have two senators?
equal representation
Name one example of an American innovation.
light bulb
What is the economic system of the United States?
market economy
The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
president
Who signs bills to become laws?
president
Who vetoes bills?
president
Name one power that is only for the states.
provide schooling and education
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
required by law
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one
the principal author of the Declaration of Independence
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
their state
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
they had unfair taxes
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
to vote
How many senators does each state have?
two
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
voting and volunteering
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
writes laws
What is the form of government of the United States?
federation
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
for life
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
forms of government
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed slaves in the Confederate states
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
People have certain Inalienable Rights including Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness
Who appoints federal judges?
President of the United States
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Alexander Hamilton
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Amendments
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
America's first president
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Any U.S. citizen 18+
Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s
Lucy stone
