Can You Pass This US Citizenship Test?
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Passing the Naturalization Test conducted by US Citizenship and Immigration Services is a crucial step toward becoming a naturalized US Citizen. From a collection of 100 questions, applicants are asked 10 chosen at random and must score 60% or better to pass. Can you pass the US Citizenship Test?
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Question 1
Who gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the Civil Rights movement?
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AW. E. B. DuBois
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BMartin Luther King, Jr.
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CMalcolm X
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DRosa Parks
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most influential figures in American history. He is widely remembered for his passionate “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered during the 1963 March on Washington.
Question 2
What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?
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A“We the people…”
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B“We the rulers…”
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C“We the government…”
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D“We the majority…”
“We the people…”
The U.S. Constitution begins with three simple words, “We the people.” These three powerful words summarize the great American experiment and idea of self-government.
Question 3
What is the name of the famous statue in New York Harbor that has greeted many immigrants to the United States?
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AThe Statue of Liberty
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BThe Statue of Integrity
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CThe Statue of Justice
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DThe Statue of Freedom
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty stands proud on Liberty Island in New York Harbor and was first dedicated on October 28, 1886. The national symbol has received over 3 million visitors and has remained a popular icon of American freedom to this day.
Question 4
What somewhat controversial national holiday celebrates the arrival of a famous explorer to the Americas?
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AColumbus Day
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BViking Day
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CLewis & Clark Day
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DMagellan Day
Columbus Day
Columbus Day celebrates the day Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas on October 12, 1492. The holiday often comes under fire because of the conflict between European settlers and the Indigenous Peoples who widely suffered in the Americas during colonization efforts.
Question 5
What are the two main political parties in the United States?
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ADemocrats and Libertarians
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BObjectivists and Republicans
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CGreen Party and Whigs
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DDemocrats and Republicans
Democrats and Republicans
Democrats and Republicans have been battling each other since before the Civil War, and there hasn't been a president of another political party since 1853.
Question 6
What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
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AThe Supreme Court
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BJustice of the Peace Court
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CThe Court of Appeals
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DThere is no such thing as a “highest” court in the U.S.
The Supreme Court
As the final arbiter of the law, the Court is charged with ensuring the American people the promise of equal justice under law and, thereby, also functions as guardian and interpreter of the Constitution.
Question 7
What December day is a public holiday in many nations worldwide, including the United States?
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AVeterans Day
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BChristmas Day
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CBoxing Day
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DThanksgiving
Christmas Day
Christmas day is celebrated by billions of people worldwide on December 25th each year. This holiday has firm roots in Christianity but has also expanded into a widely celebrated secular winter holiday.
Question 8
Who can vote in presidential elections in the United States?
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AAny citizen over the age of 18.
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BAny man over the age of 18.
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CCollege-educated citizens over the age of 18.
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DAny citizen over the age of 21.
Any citizen over the age of 18.
Citizens over 18 can vote in the United States, barring some ineligibility due to incarceration or other requirements.
Question 9
Which federal holiday honors the contributions of workers in America?
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AUnion Day
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BWorkers Day
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CFactory Day
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DLabor Day
Labor Day
Labor Day in the United States originated during the late 19th century as labor movements started to gain traction. The day is meant to acknowledge the vast workforce that contributes to the prosperity of the United States.
Question 10
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence stated the American colonies' independence from what country?
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AGreat Britain
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BCanada
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CRussia
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DIreland
Great Britain
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, telling King George III of Great Britain that the colonies would determine their own government.
Question 11
Which American federal holiday commemorates the life and work of the nonviolent leader of the Civil Rights Movement?
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AJuneteenth
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BRosa Parks Day
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CMartin Luther King Jr. Day
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DMalcolm X Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a national holiday to honor the work of Dr. King during the American Civil Rights Movement. The holiday officially became law in 1983 but wasn’t celebrated in all 50 states until 2000.
Question 12
Which country borders the United States to the north?
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AMexico
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BBritish Columbia
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CCanada
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DGreenland
Canada
The United States shares its northern border with Canada. Relations between the U.S. and Canada have historically been very strong and stable.
Question 13
Which United States government agency is responsible for space exploration?
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ADASA
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BThe Space Program
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CThe Department of Space
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DNASA
NASA
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is the government entity dedicated to the space program, including aerospace and aeronautics research. It was created specifically to have a civilian orientation to encourage peaceful science in space.
Question 14
An astronaut walked on this celestial body for the first time in 1969.
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AMars
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BVenus
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CThe Moon
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DSaturn
The Moon
In 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first two people to land and walk on the moon during spaceflight Apollo 11. This historic event ended the Space Race and remains one of the most important scientific achievements by mankind to date.
Question 15
This event prompted rapid expansion on the United States West Coast.
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AThe Mine Crawl
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BThe Gold Rush
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CThe Dust Bowl
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DThe Bronze Search
The Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush caused an influx of roughly 300,000 people to the quiet territory. The population increase peaked in 1849, resulting in the lasting nickname “forty-niners.” While it drastically helped the American economy, the Gold Rush also decimated indigenous societies and caused significant environmental damage.
Question 16
What federal holiday celebrates George Washington’s birthday?
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APresidents' Day
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BMemorial Day
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CLabor Day
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DIndependence Day
Presidents' Day
Presidents' Day occurs every year on the third Monday in February. Officially, the holiday is just called "Washington's Birthday", but most Americans know it as Presidents' Day. The date is based on George Washington’s birthday, February 22, and is typically a day to celebrate all US presidents, not just Washington.
Question 17
New York City's Wall Street is most famously the home of what?
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AThe Grand Canyon
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BAmerica's Financial Center
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CWalt Disney World
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DThe Capitol Building
America's Financial Center
Wall Street is a street in New York City's Financial District, but has become a metonym for American financial markets.
Question 18
Which war was fought between the U.S. North and South?
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AMexican-American War
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BThe Civil War
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CWar of 1812
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DSpanish-American War
The Civil War
Some of the bloodiest battles in American history were fought during the Civil War between 1861 and 1865. Slavery and states’ rights were the primary causes of this war, which threatened to fracture the United States into two nations.
Question 19
If the President of the United States is unable to serve, who becomes the President?
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AThe First Lady
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BThe Speaker of the House
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CThe Vice President
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DThe Prime Minister of Canada
The Vice President
The presidential line of succession goes: Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, and many more, but hopefully we never get that deep.
Question 20
What is an amendment?
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AA congressional speech
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BA change or addition to the U.S. Constitution
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CA branch of government
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DA Supreme Court verdict
A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution
An amendment is a change or addition to the U.S. Constitution. In order to ratify or approve an amendment, two-thirds of Congress must approve the proposal, and then three-fourths of states must confirm the change.
Question 21
Who was the first president of the United States?
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AThomas Jefferson
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BJames Madison
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CGeorge Washington
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DAlexander Hamilton
George Washington
George Washington was the first president of the United States and is also known as the “Father of Our Country.” He served from 1789 to 1797 and was followed by John Adams and then Thomas Jefferson.
Question 22
What day is usually Tax Day in the United States?
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AApril 15
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BJanuary 15
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CSeptember 15
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DJune 15
April 15
Most years, Tax Day in the United States falls on April 15. This is the day when individual tax returns are due to the federal government.
Question 23
Which United States president was responsible for the Emancipation Proclamation?
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AMillard Fillmore
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BJohn Adams
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CAbraham Lincoln
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DGeorge Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. This pivotal moment in American history changed the legal status of more than 3.5 million enslaved African Americans from slaves to free people.
Question 24
Which of these is NOT one of the three branches of the federal government of the United States?
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AExecutive
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BLegislative
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CCapitalist
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DJudicial
Capitalist
The US government consists of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, each of which has checks and balances to ensure none gets too powerful.
Question 25
What incident led to United States involvement in World War II?
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AOperation Barbarossa
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BAttack on Pearl Harbor
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CHitler invading Poland
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DAttack on New York Harbor
Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This event propelled the United States into World War II.
Question 26
Which federal holiday honors retired United States military service men and women?
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AVeterans Day
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BThanksgiving
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CEaster
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DChristmas
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is celebrated every year on November 11th. This day honors the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Question 27
How long is one presidential term?
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A6 years
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B4 years
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C2 years
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D8 years
4 years
The president of the United States is elected to serve a four-year term. Unlike senators or representatives, the president can only serve two terms. While this started as an informal precedent, the 22nd Amendment adopted in 1951 made the term limit an official part of the U.S. Constitution.
Question 28
What is the name of the movement that occurred in the 1950s and 60s to fight racial discrimination?
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AThe Civil Rights Movement
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BManifest Destiny
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CThe Great Movement
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DThe Right Fighters
The Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Movement occurred in the 1950s and 60s in the United States. Major figures included Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, James Baldwin, and Josephine Baker.
Question 29
Which of the following is NOT a war in which the United States was directly involved?
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AThe American Civil War
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BWorld War II
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CThe Vietnam War
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DThe Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War
The United States was involved in Civil War, World War II, the Vietnam War, and many more, but the Spanish Civil War occurred between Spanish republicans and nationalists.
Question 30
Which of the following mountain ranges is NOT found in the United States?
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AThe Appalachian Mountains
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BThe Himalayan Mountains
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CThe Rocky Mountains
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DThe Sierra Nevada Mountains
The Himalayan Mountains
The Appalachians are in the eastern US, and the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevadas are in the west.
Question 31
What is the national anthem of the United States?
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AThe Star-Spangled Banner
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BMy Country, ‘Tis of Thee
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CAmerica the Beautiful
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DThis Land Is Your Land
The Star-Spangled Banner
"The Star-Spangled Banner" was written in 1814 and became the official anthem of the United States in 1931. Prior to that congressional resolution, other official US hymns included "America the Beautiful" and "My Country, ‘Tis of Thee".
Question 32
Why does the US flag have exactly 50 stars?
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A50 is the United States' official number
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BThis number of stars makes the flag look best
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CThere are 50 states in the Union
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DIt was the 50th country founded in the world
There are 50 states in the Union
The US flag has 50 stars to represent the 50 states. The flag began with 13 stars to represent the thirteen original colonies, and added stars as states were added to the Union.
Question 33
What is the name of the body of water that borders the US west coast?
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AWest Ocean
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BAtlantic Ocean
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CPacific Ocean
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DIndian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean borders the United States’ west coast. The coastline stretches north to Alaska and south to California.
Question 34
What large body of water borders the United States on the east coast?
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AAtlantic Ocean
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BEast Ocean
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CArctic Ocean
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DPacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean borders the east coast of the United States. Over the centuries, many explorers, settlers, and immigrants crossed the Atlantic by boat to seek freedom and prosperity in America.
Question 35
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe in the United States?
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ACherokee
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BSeminole
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CApache
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DAll of these
All of these
Cherokee, Apache, and Seminole are just three of the over 500 federally recognized indigenous tribes in the United States. Native Americans in the United States now total over 5 million people and make up approximately 1.6 percent of the U.S. population.
Question 36
What month are the U.S. general elections held?
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AJanuary
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BSeptember
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CNovember
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DDecember
November
Election Day in the United States is the official day for the general elections of federal public offices. It occurs the first Tuesday following November 1st annually.
Question 37
What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
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AThe Bill of Wrongs
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BThe Amendments
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CThe Bill of Rights
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DThe Original Ten
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments added to the U.S. Constitution to guarantee specific rights and freedoms as well as limit the government’s power. The First Amendment grants citizens freedom of speech, press, peaceful assembly, and government petition, which continues to be a cornerstone of American democracy.
Question 38
Which United States president famously said, “Mr. Gorbachev - tear down this wall!”?
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ABill Clinton
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BRonald Reagan
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CBarack Obama
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DGeorge H.W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
The Berlin Wall was the infamous barrier between East and West Berlin erected in 1961. Even though Ronald Reagan said the famous line “tear down this wall!” in June 1987, the speech did not really become popular until the wall actually fell in 1989.
Question 39
Which national holiday traditionally celebrates the fall harvest?
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ALabor Day
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BChristmas
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CHalloween
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DThanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has longstanding roots in the United States, and first celebrations date back to early settlers at Plymouth in 1621. This holiday is centered around giving thanks, and though it does have religious roots, it is a widely celebrated secular holiday as well.
Question 40
Which of the following is NOT a cabinet position?
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ASecretary of Education
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BSecretary of Agriculture
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CGovernor of Law
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DSecretary of State
Governor of Law
The Cabinet of the United States is an array of about 15 top advisors to the president. While the positions are nominated by the president, the Senate holds a confirmation hearing to appoint the individuals to their positions officially.
Question 41
How many colonies were originally part of the United States?
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A10
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B13
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C15
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D18
13
In 1776, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island all joined together to form the United States of America.
Question 42
Who was the 44th president of the United States?
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ABarack Obama
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BGeorge W. Bush
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CAl Gore
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DBill Clinton
Barack Obama
Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States and the first African-American individual to hold the office. He served the American people from 2009 to 2017.
Question 43
Who are the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
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AMilitary advisers
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BEducation advisers
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CJudicial advisers
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DTransportation advisers
Military advisers
The Joint Chiefs of Staff are uniformed leaders in the Department of Defense appointed by the president. They represent each branch, except the Coast Guard, of the military and advise the president and Secretary of Defense.
Question 44
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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A1805
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B1812
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C1700
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D1776
1776
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was the official announcement that the Thirteen Colonies were independent and thus at war with the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Question 45
What are the three branches of the United States federal government?
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ALegislative, State, Judicial
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BExecutive, Judicial, Press
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CJudicial, State, Press
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DExecutive, Legislative, Judicial
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
The United States government is made up of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. There are checks and balances in place to keep one branch of government from monopolizing power.
Question 46
Which countries did the United States fight in World War II?
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AItaly, China, Japan
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BEngland, Japan, China
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CGermany, Italy, Japan
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DGermany, England, Italy
Germany, Italy, Japan
During World War II, Germany, Italy, and Japan comprised the Axis powers that fought against the Allies. While they agreed on their opposition, the Axis powers did not fully coordinate their activities.
Question 47
What is the national anthem of the United States?
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AThe Pledge of Allegiance
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BThe Star-Spangled Banner
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CBorn in the USA
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DAmerica the Beautiful
The Star-Spangled Banner
"The Star-Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key while watching a battle during the War of 1812. It was originally called "The Defense of Fort M'Henry."
Question 48
Who did the United States fight during the Cold War?
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AItaly
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BGermany
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CThe USSR
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DPoland
The USSR
The Cold War with the USSR began shortly after WWII ended and lasted over 40 years. While the conflict had no large-scale fighting between the two major sides, both supported major regional wars in other areas and competed in a massive arms race.
Question 49
How many stripes are there on the United States flag?
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A13
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B15
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C12
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D10
13
The United States flag has 13 stripes that each represent the original colonies. In an early version of the flag, it had 15 stripes when Vermont and Kentucky were added to the union. However, in 1818, the design reverted to 13 stripes, and it has remained consistent since.
Question 50
What US government agency, established by President Woodrow Wilson, is responsible for promoting and regulating national parks, monuments, and reservations?
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ANational Park Service
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BNational Travel Service
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CNational Wildlife Service
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DNational Outdoor Service
National Park Service
The National Park Service is an important government agency established to protect the incredible geography of the United States. Now, the United States has more than 60 national parks dedicated to preserving local history and creating nature-centered recreational opportunities.
Question 51
Who is the leader of the United States government executive branch?
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AThe Supreme Court
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BThe Speaker of the House
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CThe President
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DCongress
The President
The president of the United States is the leader of the executive branch as well as the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces. The primary check on presidential power is that he or she cannot make laws, but the individual does have the ability to veto a law passed by the legislative branch.
Question 52
What date did terrorists attack the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in the United States?
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AOctober 11, 2011
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BNovember 11, 2001
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CSeptember 1, 2000
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DSeptember 11, 2001
September 11, 2001
On September 11, 2001, four commercial aircrafts were hijacked by the terrorist group Al-Qaeda. The terrorist attack is a national tragedy that continues to shape and influence U.S. domestic and foreign policy.
Question 53
What 2,320-mile-long river starts in Lake Itasca in Minnesota and ends in the Gulf of Mexico on the coast of Louisiana?
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AColumbia River
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BMissouri River
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CRock River
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DMississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is one of the longest rivers in the United States and is an important geographical landmark. It passes through or along 10 states and was a vital trade and transportation route throughout US history.
Question 54
What document is the supreme law of the land in the United States?
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AThe Federalist Papers
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BU.S. Constitution
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CBill of Rights
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DDeclaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution was signed by the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787. Currently, the U.S. Constitution is the oldest active federal constitution.
Question 55
What was the Underground Railroad?
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AA freedom route North for Southern slaves
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BA way to transport slaves from the North to the South
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CThe first railroad built in the United States
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DA railroad built underground
A freedom route North for Southern slaves
The Underground Railroad was a series of safe houses along secret routes that slaves used to escape to free states in the North or Canada. During the network’s 20-year peak period, more than 30,000 people used it to find freedom.
Question 56
Which of these is the name of a mountain range in the eastern United States?
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ACascade Mountains
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BAppalachian Mountains
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CSierra Nevada Mountains
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DRocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains are an important geological feature in the eastern United States. Mount Mitchell is the highest peak in this range with an elevation of 6,684 feet.
Question 57
Which of these states does NOT border Mexico?
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ANevada
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BArizona
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CCalifornia
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DTexas
Nevada
The US-Mexico border is the most frequently crossed international boundary in the world and has 330 ports of entry. Roughly 350 million legal border crossings between the US and Mexico take place annually.
Question 58
Which former U.S. President was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
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AAaron Burr
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BGeorge Washington
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CAlexander Hamilton
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DThomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson began drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1775, shortly after the American Revolution began. After multiple revisions, the final declaration was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
Question 59
What US territory is located in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Miami, Florida?
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ACuba
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BPuerto Rico
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CDominican Republic
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DGuam
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a US territory, meaning that it is partially self-governing but still under the authority of the US government. As citizens of a US territory, Puerto Ricans are free to travel between the island and the continental United States. However, the territory does not have any voting members in Congress.
Question 60
This Massachusetts senator narrowly defeated Richard Nixon to become the 35th president of the United States.
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ABill Clinton
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BDwight D. Eisenhower
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CJohn F. Kennedy
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DJimmy Carter
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon were a part of the very first televised presidential debates. Following this election, the use of television began to play a dynamic role in politics.
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I got 58/60 and I'm from the UK
it was well put together and i enjoyed it. thx
Was easy for me , I’m not a American citizen but I’m leaving more than 15 years here and I learned more every day because I love this country
Your quizzes have too many glitches.It marked me wrong two times when I answered correctly
Similar questions to those that the You Tube contributors ask during their college visits. Most students cannot answer even one question correctly.
Actually I totally passed it 100%. It said I missed one, and I had answered it correctly.
I'm Hispanic, born and raised in the United states, I scored 100%, just listen, it's basic skills, average person is only getting 17%
Very useful to get ready for the citizenship test.
60 out of 60
60 out of 60. Not too difficult.
Not bad for being Canadian
Being Canadian means I went to school and learned instead of dodging bullets. 🇨🇦
Not bad I guess as I’m from Canada.
Very interesting. I think it's a good thing to learn about this country . Thank you for your help 🙏
Easy for a Canadian, only missed the age to vote question…didn’t realize it was changed from 21 to 18!
Very easy test only missed 2. Not too bad considering that I am a Mexican American.
It was neat
I missed one. Way TOO easy. Common knowledge.
I made 56 out of 60.Thanks for the Great Quiz.
Is amazing, thank you