Form N-400 Civics Practice Test

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• Which document outlines the rights of American citizens?
• Which state is known to border Mexico?
• What is the primary purpose of the Constitution?
• What are the two major political parties in the United States?
• What type of cases does the Supreme Court primarily hear?
• Which of the following is a Cabinet-level position?
• What are some rights of everyone living in the United States?
• Who currently serves as the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
• What did Susan B. Anthony advocate for?
• Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
• How many U.S. Senators are there?
• Under the Constitution, what is one power that belongs to the federal government?
• Which ocean borders the east coast of the United States?
• Who played a significant role in abolishing slavery in the U.S.?
• When must all men register for Selective Service?
• What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
• What is one responsibility of the President?
• How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
• What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
• What was the main outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation?
• Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?
• Who serves as the commander in chief of the military?
• What is the highest court in the United States?
• Which of the following is a recognized national holiday in the United States?
• What is the highest court in the United States?
• What institution holds the power to create laws in the United States?
• What is one responsibility that is uniquely assigned to United States citizens?
• How often are U.S. Representatives elected?
• What is the total number of U.S. Senators?
• What is an amendment?
• In what year was the Constitution written?
• What does the Constitution do?
• Which of the following is a right protected by the Constitution?
• Name one U.S. territory.
• Which holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?
• How long do we elect a President for?
• What did the Declaration of Independence do?
• Why did the colonists fight the British?
• What is the term for the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?
• Which of the following events was a direct result of the Cold War?
• What is the name of the current President of the United States?
• Which wartime strategy was used during World War II to combat Axis powers?
• Who has the power to veto bills?
• Which of the following was one of the original 13 states?
• Name one branch or part of the government.
• What age must citizens be to vote in federal elections?
• What is the rule of law?
• What is one right that is exclusive to United States citizens?
• What was the primary conflict in the U.S. Civil War?
• What was Martin Luther King, Jr. primarily known for advocating?
• When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
• What significant event took place in the United States on September 11, 2001?
• What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
• Who was the first President of the United States?
• What major political document was created during the year 1787?
• What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?
• What act was a significant event in the Civil Rights Movement?
• Which body is part of the legislative branch of government?
• What is the "rule of law"?
• What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
• For how many years do we elect a U.S. Representative?
• What major conflict did Eisenhower serve in before becoming President?
• Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
• Who is referred to as the "Father of Our Country"?
• What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
• Which amendment established the voting age as 18 years?
• What is a primary function of the executive branch?
• What is one power of the federal government under the Constitution?
• Who is responsible for signing bills to become laws?
• Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
• Who is the current governor of your state?
• Which city was at the center of the Civil Rights Movement?
• Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
• What is the primary role of a U.S. Representative?
• Which executive role involves advising the President on defense issues?
• Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
• Which two major political parties operate in the United States?
• How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
• What is the name of the national anthem?
• What is one of the amendments that define voting eligibility?
• Who is currently serving as a Supreme Court Justice?
• How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
• What was one major issue that contributed to the Civil War?
• During which event was the United Nations established?
• What is freedom of religion?
• Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
• What ocean is located on the west coast of the United States?
• Which is a power that belongs only to the federal government?
• If the President can no longer serve, who becomes the President?
• Who heads the executive branch of the federal government?
• What color are the stripes on the American flag?
• Who is known as the "Father of Our Country"?
• What is the capital of the United States?
• What is the name of the current Vice President of the United States?
• Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
• Which of the following is NOT a right protected under the First Amendment?
• What was one of the main causes of the Great Depression?
• Which of the following figures played a major role in drafting The Federalist Papers along with Hamilton and Jay?
• What are the two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
• What is one authority that the President does NOT have?
• What is the capital of your state?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
• What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
• Another power of the federal government is to declare what?
• What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
• Who is currently the Chief Justice of the United States?
• What are the two major political parties in the United States?
• What is the significance of the number of justices on the Supreme Court?
• Which river is one of the two longest in the United States?
• What role does the judicial branch have in the government?
• What significant action did Abraham Lincoln take during his presidency?
• Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
• What is the economic system in the United States?
• What is the primary function of the President's Cabinet?
• Who is the President of the United States now?
• How many U.S. Senators are there?
• Who makes federal laws?
• What significant event took place at the Constitutional Convention?
• What is one way that Americans can participate in their democracy?
• Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
• When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
• In which month do we vote for the President?
• What is one power that belongs exclusively to the states under the Constitution?
• In what month do we vote for President?
• What determines the party affiliation of the current President?
• What is the economic system in the United States?
• What was Martin Luther King, Jr.'s method for advocating civil rights?
• Which of the following is a recognized American Indian tribe in the United States?
• What is the main purpose of the independence movement?
• What is one reason colonists came to America?
• How many stars are on the American flag?
• What is the judicial branch?
• Which document announced the thirteen colonies' separation from Great Britain?
• Which of the following is a right protected by the Constitution?
• What role does the judiciary primarily serve in government?
• Who was one of the writers of The Federalist Papers?
• On what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
• Who is in charge of the executive branch?
• We elect a Senate for how many years?
• Who was the U.S. President during World War I?
• Who is one of your state's Senators now?
• Who was the first President of the United States?
• What does the Constitution do?
• Which President is known for the policy of detente during the Cold War?
• What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
• What is Benjamin Franklin notably recognized for?
• We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
• When is Independence Day celebrated in the United States?
• Who makes federal laws?
• Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II?
• Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
• How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
• What is NOT a responsibility of the federal government?
• What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
• During the Cold War, what was the primary concern of the United States?
• Who is in charge of the executive branch?
• What is an amendment?
• What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
• What is the capital of the United States?
• Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
• The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
• Which countries did the United States primarily fight against in World War II?
• What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
• How many years is the presidential term in the United States?
• Which group of individuals primarily votes for U.S. Senators?
• When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
• Which party was Paul Ryan associated with as Speaker of the House?
• How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
• What term describes the ability to participate in government through voting?
• The idea of self-government is found in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
• Which of the following states borders Canada?
• What action can be taken if a law is deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court?
• Which rights are granted by the First Amendment?
• What were the original 13 states?
• What territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803?
• What is the political party of the current President?
• What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
• Name one right only for United States citizens.
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
• What is one example of a U.S. territory?
• What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
• Which movement aimed to eliminate racial discrimination?
• Which two rights are granted to everyone living in the United States?
• Who was the U.S. President during the Great Depression and World War II?
• What is the highest court in the United States?
• Which founding father served as the first Postmaster General?
• Who is considered the "Father of Our Country"?
• What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
• How many amendments does the Constitution have?
• Name one branch or part of the government.
• Aside from Freedom of Speech, which is another right of everyone living in the United States?
• Which entity is responsible for reviewing laws for their constitutionality?
• What is one reason colonists came to America?
• What is one power that belongs to the states?
• What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
• Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
• What do the stars on the American flag represent?
• Why do some states have more representatives than others?
• If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes the President?
• Which of the following is a right for everyone living in the United States?
• Who was the first President of the United States?
• What did Susan B. Anthony advocate for?
• What foundational event occurred on July 4, 1776?
• What did the Declaration of Independence do?
• Which war was fought by the United States in the 1800s?