QUIZ
Can You Pass This U.S. Citizenship Quiz?
An extensive study recently revealed that only around 1 in 3 American citizens are actually able to pass the United States Citizenship Test as it is given today. And strikingly, those over 65 were 75% successful, while those under 45 were only 19% successful. Largely based on historical facts and significant dates and documents, it's become apparent that most Americans don't know the U.S. history aspiring citizens are required to learn – and the majority can't answer almost any of the questions in detail. So how do you stack up? Take this quiz based on the official test study guide to find out!
What is the supreme law of the land?
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The Constitution
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
Declaration of Independence
What three words indicate self-government to start the Constitution?
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We The People
Freedom of Speech
Pursuit of Happiness
I Pledge Allegiance
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
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Separation of Powers
Bill of Rights
The Preamble
Declaration of Independence
Which is NOT a right to freedom granted by the first amendment?
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Ability to Campaign
Press
Petition the Government
Religion
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
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22
35
27
50
Which is NOT a right of the Declaration of Independence?
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Freedom of Speech
Pursuit of Happiness
Life
Liberty
What kind of economic system do the United States of America have?
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Market Economy
Traditional Economy
Command Economy
Socialist Economy
Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?
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Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Military
What stops a branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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The People
The President
Checks and Balances
The Supreme Court
How often is a senator elected?
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Every 6 years
Every 4 Years
Every 10 Years
Every 2 Years
If the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes president?
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Secretary of State
Senate Majority Leader
An Emergency Election Is Held
Speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military?
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Chief Officer of the US Marines
Chief of Staff of the US Army
Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
The President
Which of the following is NOT a U.S. Cabinet-level position?
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Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Technology
Secretary of the Interior
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court?
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5
9
15
7
Why do Supreme Court judges serve life appointments?
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To be independent and limit outside political influence.
In honor and recognition of their lifelong achievements
To avoid too much drastic change in short periods of time.
As an oath to their country to maintain order
Which of the following is NOT a power exclusive to the Federal government?
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Make Treaties
Declare War
Mint Coins
Draft Amendments
The 22nd Amendment says the President can only serve 2 terms because:
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They Didn’t Want Them To Become Too Powerful
Presidents Were Overstaying Tenure
People Don’t Trust Them As Much
Change Is Necessary Every 8 Years
Which is NOT a power of the President?
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Chief Diplomat
Veto Bills
Issue Executive Orders
Overrule Supreme Court
Who is NOT part of the Executive Branch?
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US Armed Forces
The Cabinet
Federal Agencies
The First Lady
What’s the name of our voting system that provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection?
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Two-Party System
Free & Fair Elections
Democracy
Electoral College
The Judicial Branch consists of each of the following, EXCEPT:
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US Courts of Appeals
Federal Courts
Chief Supreme Court Justice
Attorney General
Which of the following is a power only states can delegate?
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Providing Schooling and Education
Issuing a Passport
Managing Energy Resources
Monitoring Taxes
Which does NOT describe one of the four amendments about voting?
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Both Men And Women Are Able To Vote
Citizens 18 and Older Are Eligible To Vote
You Don’t Have To Pay a Poll Tax
Voting Is Mandatory For All Citizens
All of these are the rights of everyone in the United States, EXCEPT:
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Right to Claim Abandoned Land
Right to Bear Arms
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Expression
Which is NOT a way to become a US citizen?
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Naturalize
Via Gift of Another citizen
Be Born In The US
Derive Citizenship
What is the Oath of Allegiance?
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The Declaration Stated At a US Citizen’s Naturalization Ceremony
Agreement Between Founders Before Writing the Constitution
Oath Between Union and Confederate After the Civil War
A Section of the Bill of Rights
Pick the one that’s NOT an example of Civic Participation:
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Putting a Sign In Your Yard
Run for Office
Working for a Campaign
Contacting Elected Officials
Which of the following is a way Americans serve their country?
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Visiting Washington D.C.
Paying Taxes
Going to Work
Wearing American Flag Apparel
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
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Civic Duty
Required by the 16th Amendment
All Three Are True
Required By Law
Once Turning 18, all men must sign up for:
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The Census
The Military Draft (Selective Service)
Civic Leadership
Jury Duty
Which of the following is NOT a reason colonists came to America?
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Escape Persecution
Economic Opportunity
Religious Freedom
Lots of Land to Colonize
What was the name of the war in which the United States fought for their independence from Britain?
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The Civil War
The American Rebellion
The British American War
The Revolutionary War
All of the following were reasons why Americans wanted independence from Britain EXCEPT:
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Boston Massacre
They Were Invading Their Colony
Taxation Without Representation
The Stamp Act
Who Wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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George Washington
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed, on July 4?
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1796
1776
1786
1777
Which of the following was NOT a battle in the American Revolution?
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Battle at Lands End
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Valley Forge
Battle of Bunker Hill
All of the following were part of the 13 original states EXCEPT:
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Maryland
Ohio
Delaware
New Jersey
What founding document was written in 1787?
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The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The US Constitution
The Federalist Papers
Which of the following was NOT something Ben Franklin was famous for?
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Becoming President
Being a Prominent Inventor
Helping Write the Declaration of Independence
Being the First Postmaster General
George Washington was all of these, EXCEPT:
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First President of the U.S.
General of the Continental Army
Father of the Country
Ambassador to France
Which of the following was James Madison known for?
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Father of the Constitution
2nd President of the United States
Leader of the Boston Tea Party
Fighting in Lexington and Concord
Alexander Hamilton did all of the following BUT:
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Aid to George Washington
Serving as First Attorney General
Helped Establish the First U.S. Bank
Helped Write The Federalist Papers
Other than writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson was best known for:
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Overseeing the Louisiana Purchase
Fighting the War of 1812
Founding the University of Pennsylvania
Being the Postmaster General
Which was NOT a war fought by the U.S. in the 1800s?
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Spanish American War
World War I
Civil War
Mexican American War
All the following are events from the Civil War EXCEPT:
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Sherman’s March
Freedom March
Lincoln Assassination
Emancipation Proclamation
How did the US get involved in World War I?
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The US Had Financial Ties to the Allies
They Wanted To Be Responsible For Defeating the Central Powers
The Central Powers Invaded US Soil
Germans Attacked a Civilian Ship with US Citizens On Board
When did women finally receive the right to vote?
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1905
1930
1950
1920
What was the Great Depression?
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A Period of Mental Health Decline
Largest Economic Collapse in History
Mass Exodus of Citizens Back to Britain
Lost Faith in Government for Upholding the Constitution
Who was the main opposition to the U.S. during the Cold War?
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Cuba
Russia
Germany
Italy
Which of the following is NOT the name of an American Indian tribe?
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Lakota
Sioux
Mohawk
Tuscawilla
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