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Civics Test Cards
Questions that may appear on the Civics test for naturalization
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the Constitution do? | sets up the government defines the government protects the basic rights of americans |
| What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? | life, liberty, and\or the pursuit of happiness |
| Who is in charge of the executive branch? | The president |
| What are the two major political parties in the United State? | Democratic and Republican |
| What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? | serve on a jury vote in a federal election |
| Name only one right only for United States citizens | vote in a federal election run for federal office |
| Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| Who is the "Father of our Country"? | George Washington |
| When was the Constitution written? | 1787 |
| Name one problem that lad to the Civil war | slavery economic reasons states’ rights |
| What did Susan B. Anthony do? | fought for women's rights fought for civil rights |
| Who did the United States fight in World War II? | Japan, German, and Italy |
| During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States? | Communism |
| What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? | Pacific Ocean |
| What is the capital of the United States? | Washington, D.C. |
| Why does the flag have 13 stripes? | because there were 13 original colonies because the stripes represent the original colonies |
| What is the name of the national anthem? | The Star-Spangled Banner |
| When do we celebrate Independence day? | July 4th |