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U.S. Naturalization Test
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1<p>Who was the president during the Great Depresion and World War II?</p>
- A<p>Woodrow Wilson</p>
- B<p>Benjamin Franklin</p>
- C<p>Franklin Roosevelt</p>
2<p>Who was the President during World War I</p>
- A<p>Woodrow Wilson</p>
- B<p>Franklin Roosevelt</p>
- C<p>Jonh Andrew Boehner</p>
3<p>Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?</p>
- A<p>World War I</p>
- B<p>Civil War</p>
- C<p>World War II</p>
4<p>Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1900's</p>
- AMexican-American war
- BWorld War I
- CCivil War
5<p>What movement tried to end racial discrimination?</p>
- A<p>Emancipation Proclamation</p>
- B<p>The civil rights movement</p>
- C<p>The Civil War</p>
6<p>Name TWO wars fought by the United States in the 1800's</p>
- A<p>Mexican-American War<br>and the Civil War</p>
- B<p>World War I and World War II</p>
7<p>What did Susan B. Anthony do?</p>
- A<p>Freed the slaves</p>
- B<p>She fought for Civil Rights</p>
- C<p>She was a U.S. Diplomat</p>
- D<p>she represented all the people of her state</p>
8<p>What is the name of the national anthem?</p>
- A<p>The Spangled-Star Banner</p>
- B<p>The Star-Banner Spangled</p>
- C<p>The Star-Spangled Banner</p>
9<p>The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name ONE of the writers</p>
- A<p>Benjamin Franklin</p>
- B<p>George Washington</p>
- C<p>Franklin Roosevelt</p>
- D<p>James Madison</p>
10What is the supreme law of the land?
- AThe Amendments
- BThe Supreme Court
- CThe Constitution
11What does the Constitution do?
- AFight for the civil rights
- B Protects basic rights of Americans
- CProtects the government
12The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
- AWe The People
- BIn God we Trust
- CLife, Liberty, Happiness
13What is an amendment?
- AA change or addition to the Constitution
- BIs the bill of rights
- CIs the rights of speech
14What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
- AThe Emancipation Proclamtion
- BThe Bill of Rights
- CThe Civil Rights
15What is ONE right or freedom from the First Amendment?
- ALiberty
- BPursuit of happiness
- CFreedom of Speech
16How many amendments does the Constitution have?
- ATen (10)
- B Twenty-seven (27)
- CSeven (7)
17What did the Declaration of Independence do?
- AFreed the slaves
- BDeclared the civil rights
- CDeclared our independence
18What are TWO rights in the Declaration of Independence?
- ALife and Liberty
- BReligion and assembly
- CSpeech and Freedom
19What is freedom of religion?
- AEveryone most follow a religion
- BYou can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
- CYou have the right to choose a religion
20What is the economic system in the United States?
- ATraditional economy
- BMixed economy
- CCapitalist economy
- DCommand economy
21What is the "rule of the law"
- AThe constitution is the law
- BEveryone must follow the law
- CThe congress makes the law
22Name ONE branch or part of the government?
- AExecutive
- BThe senate
- CThe House of Representatives
23What stops ONE branch of government from becoming too powerful?
- AThe judicial branch
- BCheck and balances
- CLegislative branch
24Who is in charge of the executive branch?
- AThe senate
- BThe president
- CThe House of Representatives
25Who makes federal laws?
- ACongress
- BThe judicial branch
- CThe president
26What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?
- ASenate and the House of Representatives
- BThe executive and legislative
- CThe President and Vice President
27How many U.S. Senators are there?
- ATwenty Seven (27)
- BFifty Two (52)
- COne Hundred (100)
28We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
- AFour (4) years
- BSix (6) years
- CTwo (2) years
29Who is ONE of your state's U.S. Senators now?
- AJoe Biden
- BKirsten Gillibrand
- CCharles Schubert
30The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
- ASixty Two (62)
- BFour Hundred Thirty-five (435)
- CHundred (100)
31We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
- ATwo (2)
- BFour (4)
- CSix (6)
32Name your U.S. Representative
- AChuck Schumer
- BJohn Boehner
- CJose E. Serrano
33Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
- AThe senate
- BAll the people from the United States
- CAll the people from the state
34Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
- ABecause of the area of the state
- BBecause some states have more people
- CBecause of the law of the state
35We elect a president for how many years?
- AFour (4)
- BEight (8)
36In what month do we vote for president?
- AMay
- BNovember
- CMarch
37What is the name of the president of the United States now?
- ABarack Obama
- BJoe Biden
- CJohn Boehner
38What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
- AJohn Boehner
- BJoseph R. Biden Jr.
- CJohn G. Roberts Jr.
39If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
- AThe Speaker of the House
- BThe Vice President
40If both the president and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes president?
- AThe Secretary of State
- BThe Speaker of the House of the Representatives
41Who is the commander in chief of the military ?
- AThe Secretary of State
- BThe President
- CThe senate
42Who signs bills to become laws?
- AThe congress
- BThe President
43Who vetoes bills?
- AThe congress
- BThe president
44What does the president's Cabinet do?
- ATakes decisions for the President
- BReview the laws
- CAdvices the President
45What are TWO cabinet level- positions?
- ADemocratic and Republican
- BThe congress and the senate
- CSecretary of Defense and Secretary of Education
46What does the judicial branch do?
- AReviews and explains the laws
- BAdvises the President
- CMakes the laws
47What is the highest court in the United States?
- AThe judicial branch
- BJohn G. Roberts
- CThe Supreme Court
48How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
- AFifty-Two (52)
- BNine (9)
- CSeven (7)
49Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
- AJohn Boehner
- BJohn G. Roberts, Jr.
- CChuck Schumer
50Under the constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is ONE power of the federal government?
- ATo Print money
- BProvide protection
- CReview the laws
51Under the constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is ONE power of the states?
- ACreate an army
- BElect a president
- CProvide protection
52Who is the governor of your state now?
- ABill De Blasio
- BAndrew Cuomo
- CMichael Bloomberg
53What is the capital of your state?
- ATallahassee
- BNew York City
- CAlbany
54What are TWO major political parties in the United States?
- ATea party and Independent
- BRent is Too Damn High Party and The Pirate Party
- CDemocratic and Republican
55What is the political party of the President now?
- ADemocratic
- BRepublican
- CTea party
56What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
- AJohn Roberts
- BCharles Schumer
- CJohn Boehner
57There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Describe ONE of them.
- AEverybody in the United States can vote
- BYou have to pay (a poll tax) to vote
- CCitizens eighteen and older (can vote)
58What is ONE responsibility that is only for the United States citizens?
- AThe right to bear arms
- BFreedom of assembly
- CServe on a jury
59Name ONE right only for United States citizens?
- AVote in a federal election
- BServe on a jury
- CGive up loyalty to others countries
60What are TWO rights of everyone living in the United States?
- ALife and Liberty
- BFreedom of expression and assembly
- CVote in a federal election and serve on a jury,
61What is ONE promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
- ATo vote in a election
- BObey the laws of the United States
- CJoin a political party
62How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
- ATwenty (20) and older
- BEighteen (18) and older
63What are TWO ways Americans can participate in their democracy?
- AVote and Join a political party
- BServe in the U.S. Military and obey the laws of the United States
64When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
- AMay 16
- BFebruary 15
- CApril 15
65When must all men register for the selective service?
- AAt age of eighteen (18) only
- BAt age of twenty (20)
- CBetween eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
66What is ONE reason colonist came to America?
- ATo serve in the U.S. Military
- BTo support the constitution
- CEconomic opportunities
67Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
- AMexicans
- BAmerican Indians
- CColonist
68What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
- AEuropeans
- BAfricans
- CColonist
69Why did the colonist fight the British?
- ABecause of religious freedom
- BBecause of freedom of speech
- CBecause of high taxes (taxation without representation)
70Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- AAbraham Lincoln
- BBenjamin Franklin
- CThomas Jefferson
71When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
- AApril 15 ,1844
- BDecember 7, 1787
- CJuly 4, 1776
72There were 13 original states. Name THREE
- A New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
- BHawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico
- COregon, Seattle and California
73What happened at constitutional convention?
- AThe Founding Fathers wrote the constitution
- BThe federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution
- CThe independence was declared
74When was the constitution written?
- A1787
- B1776
75What is ONE thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
- AWrote the constitution
- BWrote the Declaration of Independence
- CU.S. Diplomat and oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
76Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
- AAbraham Lincoln
- BGeorge Washington
- CBenjamin Franklin
77Who was the first President?
- AAbraham Lincoln
- BBenjamin Franklin
- CGeorge Washington
78What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
- ALouisiana
- BNorth Carolina
- CGeorgia
79Name the U.S. War between the North and the South
- AMexican-American War
- BThe Civil War
- CSpanish-American War
80Name ONE problem that led to the Civil War.
- ABecause they didn't have self-government
- BPolitical liberty
- CSlavery
81What was ONE important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
- AWrote the Declaration of Independence
- BFreed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
- CWrote the constitution
82What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
- ADeclared the Independence
- BAdopted the constitution
- CFreed the slaves
83Who did the United States fight in World War II?
- AFrance, Russia and Korea
- BJapan, Germany and Italy
84During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
- ATerrorism
- BCommunism
- CSocialism
85What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
- ADefend the constitution
- BFought for civil rights
- CLed the Civil War
86What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in United States?
- AThe Cold War
- BTerrorists attacked the United States
- CNorth Korea declared war to United States
87Name ONE American Indian tribe in the United States?
- AAztecs
- BMayas
- CCherokee
- AAztecs
88Name ONE of the two longest rivers in the United States?
- AColorado River
- BMissouri River
- CRio Grande
89What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
- AAtlantic Ocean
- BArctic Ocean
- CPacific Ocean
90What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
- AArctic Ocean
- BAtlantic Ocean
- CPacific Ocean
91Name ONE U.S. territory.
- APuerto Rico
- BCaiman Island
- CIsle of Man
92Name ONE state that borders Canada.
- AUtah
- B New York
- CRhode Island
93Name ONE state that borders Mexico.
- AColorado
- BArizona
- CNevada
94What is the capital of the United States?
- AWashington
- BNew York
- CWashington D.C.
95Where is the Statue of Liberty?
- AAtlantic Ocean
- BNew York Harbor
- CCaribbean Sea
96Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
- ABecause of the 13 fallen heroes
- BBecause of the 13 constitutional founding fathers
- CBecause there were 13 original colonies
97Why does the flag have 50 stars?
- ABecause there are 50 colonies
- BBecause there is one star for each state
- CBecause of the 50 iconic American heroes
98When do we celebrate Independence Day?
- AMay 5
- BJuly 4
- CFebruary 17
99Name TWO national U.S. Holidays
- ASt. Patrick's day and Halloween
- BConstitution's day and Pearl Harbor Remembrance day
- CLabor Day and Thanksgiving
100What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
- AThe Constitution
- BThe United States and the flag
- CThe National Anthem
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- 100 questions for the United States naturalization test
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