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Citizenship Test

2025-2026 GRC

QuestionAnswer
What is the highest court in the United States? The Supreme Court
Name the U.S. war between the North & South The Civil War
In what month do we vote for President? November
Where is the Statue of Liberty? New York Harbor
What happened at the Constitutional Convention? The Constitution was written
What is the supreme law of the land? The Constitution
Name a state that borders Mexico. California
Name one right only for United States citizens. Run for office
Under our Constitution, what is one power of the federal government? To declare war
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? The Bill of Rights
Why does the flag have 13 stripes? stripes represent the original colonies
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States? Communism
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? The Vice President
What is the name of the national anthem? The Star-Spangled Banner
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? 6
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Freed slaves in most southern states
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? The Louisiana Territory
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? Pacific Ocean
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? 2
Who was the first President? George Washington
What is freedom of religion? You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
Who makes the federal laws? Congress
When was the Constitution written? 1787
There were 13 original states. Choose the correct three. Maryland, Virginia, & North Carolina
Who does a U.S. Senator represent? All people of the state
What are two Cabinet-level positions? Secretary of State & Secretary of Labor
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did? Saved (or preserved) the Union, ended slavery
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s. Mexican-American War
Who is the "Father of Our Country?" George Washington
Why did the colonists fight the British? Independence, taxation without representation
Who vetoes bills? The President
Who signs bills to become laws? The President
Name two national U.S. holidays. Labor Day & Thanksgiving
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do? Fought for Civil rights
How many amendments does the Constitution have? 27
What is the economic system in the United States? Capitalist economy
What is the capital of the United States? Washington, D.C.
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? Vote, selective service, contact representatives
What is the "rule of law"? Everyone must follow the law
Who is the Governor of your state now? Andy Beshear
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? Native Americans
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? The Speaker of the House
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? John G. Roberts, Jr.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? 18 and older
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? The Senate & House of Representatives
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? The President
What is the political party of the President now? Republican
The Federalist Papers supported the Constitution. Name one writer. James Madison
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? April 15
Name one branch or part of the government. Congress
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? Atlantic Ocean
What does the President's Cabinet do? Advises the president
How many U.S. Senators are there? 100
What did the Declaration of Independence do? Declared our independence from Great Britain
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? Life and pursuit of happiness
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? July 4, 1776
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? World War II
What does the judicial branch do? Interprets laws, rules laws as unconstitutional
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? Africans
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Checks & balances
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? Freedom of speech and freedom of religion
When do we celebrate Independence Day? July 4
Why does the flag have 50 stars? Because there is one star for each state
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? 9
What is one responsibility only for United States citizens? Serve on a jury
Who did the United States fight in World War II? Japan, Germany, Italy
One amendment about voting? Citizens eighteen and older can vote (26th Amendment)
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II? Franklin Roosevelt
The House of Representatives has how many voting members? 435
What movement tried to end racial discrimination? Civil rights movement
What did Susan B. Anthony do? Fought for women's rights
Why do some states have more Representatives? Because of the state's population
What is one power of the states? Provides schooling and education
What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen? Give up loyalty to other countries
What is Benjamin Franklin famous for? U.S. diplomat
What is one right from the First Amendment? Speech
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now? Mitch McConnell
What major event happened on September 11, 2001? Terrorists attacked the United States
What is the name of the Speaker of the House now? Mike Johnson
Who is in charge of the executive branch? The President
First three words of the Constitution? We the People
Name one U.S. territory. Puerto Rico
When must men register for Selective Service? Between 18 and 26
Name one of the two longest rivers. Mississippi River
What are the two major political parties? Democrat and Republican
What do we show loyalty to in the Pledge? The United States
Name one state that borders Canada. Maine
Name one American Indian tribe. Cherokee
What is one reason colonists came to America? Freedom
Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1900s. World War I
Name one problem that led to the Civil War. Slavery
What is an amendment? A change (to the Constitution)
What is the capital of Kentucky? Frankfort
We elect a President for how many years? Four
Who was President during World War I? Woodrow Wilson
What does the Constitution do? Describes the laws of the land
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? JD Vance
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson
Who is your U.S. Representative? Andy Barr
What is the name of the President of the United States now? Donald Trump
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