NC Civics Questions for the Naturalization Test
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution) an addition (to the Constitution)
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there are 50 states
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews/Explains Laws, Resolved Disputes, and Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1900s.
World War 1
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
When was the Constitution written?
1787
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and Older
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
We elect a President for how many years?
4
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advise the President
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people of the state
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced our Independence (from Great Britain)
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
What ocean is on the East Coast of the US?
Atlantic Ocean
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because of High Taxes, British Stayed in their Homes, and No Self-Government
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the State's Population
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
Between 18 and 26
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balance
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Cherokee
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and Older (can vote)
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Civil War
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Name your U.S. Representative.
Deborah K. Ross
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic Party
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone/Leaders/Government must follow the law. No one is above the law
Name one branch or part of the government.
Executive Branch
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fought for Civil Rights
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for Women's/Civil Rights
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the Slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Speech
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Who was the first President?
George Washington
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Giving up loyalty to other countries
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
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 Roberts Jr.
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life and Liberty
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi River
Wat is the name of the Speaker of the House of representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's and Christmas
Name one state that borders Canada.
New York
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor)
There were 13 original states. Name three.
New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide Protection
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
What is the capital of your state?
Raleigh
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Roy Cooper
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Homeland Security
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a Jury
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorist attacked the United States
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Texas
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
Who vetoes bills?
The President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States and the Flag
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Thom Tillis
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To Print Money
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is Famous for?
U.S. Diplomat
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote and Join a Political Party
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Vote in a Federal Election
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
War of 1812
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights of Americans
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution