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U.S. Naturalization Civics Test practice questions with answers

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Question 1

Principles of American Democracy

What is the form of government of the United States?

  1. Republic
  2. A monarchy
  3. A dictatorship
  4. A theocracy

Correct answer

Republic

Explanation

USCIS accepts “Republic” as a correct answer.

Question 2

Principles of American Democracy

What is the supreme law of the land?

  1. (U.S.) Constitution
  2. The Declaration of Independence
  3. The Bill of Rights
  4. The Articles of Confederation

Correct answer

(U.S.) Constitution

Explanation

USCIS accepts “(U.S.) Constitution” as a correct answer.

Question 3

Principles of American Democracy

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

  1. Twenty-seven (27)
  2. Ten (10)
  3. Thirteen (13)
  4. Fifty (50)

Correct answer

Twenty-seven (27)

Explanation

USCIS accepts “Twenty-seven (27)” as a correct answer.

Question 4

Principles of American Democracy

What is the economic system of the United States?

  1. Capitalism
  2. Socialism
  3. Communism
  4. A barter economy

Correct answer

Capitalism

Explanation

USCIS accepts “Capitalism” as a correct answer.

Question 5

System of Government

Name the three branches of government.

  1. Legislative
  2. Executive
  3. Judicial
  4. Federal and state

Correct answer

Legislative · Executive · Judicial

Explanation

USCIS accepts each of these answers: “Legislative”, “Executive”, “Judicial”.

Question 6

System of Government

Name one power of the U.S. Congress.

  1. Declares war
  2. Vetoes bills
  3. Appoints federal judges
  4. Commands the military

Correct answer

Declares war

Explanation

USCIS accepts “Declares war” as a correct answer.

Question 7

System of Government

How many U.S. senators are there?

  1. One hundred (100)
  2. Fifty (50)
  3. Two hundred (200)
  4. Four hundred thirty-five (435)

Correct answer

One hundred (100)

Explanation

USCIS accepts “One hundred (100)” as a correct answer.

Question 8

System of Government

The President of the United States is elected for how many years?

  1. Four (4) years
  2. Two (2) years
  3. Six (6) years
  4. Eight (8) years

Correct answer

Four (4) years

Explanation

USCIS accepts “Four (4) years” as a correct answer.

Question 9

Rights and Responsibilities

Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

  1. U.S. citizens
  2. All residents
  3. Permanent residents
  4. State governors

Correct answer

U.S. citizens

Explanation

USCIS accepts “U.S. citizens” as a correct answer.

Question 10

Rights and Responsibilities

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

  1. The United States
  2. The President
  3. The Congress
  4. The state

Correct answer

The United States

Explanation

USCIS accepts “The United States” as a correct answer.

Question 11

Colonial Period and Independence

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

  1. Native Americans
  2. The British
  3. The French
  4. The Spanish

Correct answer

Native Americans

Explanation

USCIS accepts “Native Americans” as a correct answer.

Question 12

Colonial Period and Independence

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

  1. (Thomas) Jefferson
  2. George Washington
  3. Abraham Lincoln
  4. Benjamin Franklin

Correct answer

(Thomas) Jefferson

Explanation

USCIS accepts “(Thomas) Jefferson” as a correct answer.

Question 13

1800s

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

  1. Louisiana Territory
  2. Alaska
  3. Florida
  4. Texas

Correct answer

Louisiana Territory

Explanation

USCIS accepts “Louisiana Territory” as a correct answer.

Question 14

1800s

Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.

  1. Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
  2. Wrote the Declaration of Independence
  3. First president of the United States
  4. First Secretary of the Treasury

Correct answer

Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)

Explanation

USCIS accepts “Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)” as a correct answer.

Question 15

Recent American History

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.

  1. World War II
  2. Civil War
  3. American Revolution
  4. War of 1812

Correct answer

World War II

Explanation

USCIS accepts “World War II” as a correct answer.

Question 16

Recent American History

When did all women get the right to vote?

  1. 1920
  2. 1776
  3. 1865
  4. 1971

Correct answer

1920

Explanation

USCIS accepts “1920” as a correct answer.

Question 17

Symbols

What is the capital of the United States?

  1. Washington, D.C.
  2. New York City
  3. Philadelphia
  4. Boston

Correct answer

Washington, D.C.

Explanation

USCIS accepts “Washington, D.C.” as a correct answer.

Question 18

Symbols

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

  1. (Because there were) 13 original colonies
  2. Because there are 13 states
  3. Because there were 13 presidents
  4. Because there are 13 amendments

Correct answer

(Because there were) 13 original colonies

Explanation

USCIS accepts “(Because there were) 13 original colonies” as a correct answer.

Question 19

Holidays

What is Independence Day?

  1. A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
  2. A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
  3. A holiday to honor people in the U.S. military
  4. A holiday to celebrate the Constitution

Correct answer

A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)

Explanation

USCIS accepts “A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)” as a correct answer.

Question 20

Holidays

Name three national U.S. holidays.

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Independence Day
  3. Memorial Day
  4. Election Day

Correct answer

Thanksgiving Day · Independence Day · Memorial Day

Explanation

USCIS accepts each of these answers: “Thanksgiving Day”, “Independence Day”, “Memorial Day”.