Civics test United States citizenship 2

1. Civics Test for CitizenshipCivics Test for Citizenship
History and Government
Prof. Sergio Grunbaum.
BSc - Bachelor of Science
CELTA- Certificate of English for Teaching
Adults.
ESOL- English for Speakers of Other
Languages.
Cambridge University - United Kingdom

2. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 51Question 51
What are two rights of everyoneWhat are two rights of everyone
living in the United States?living in the United States?
freedom of expression freedom to petition the
government
freedom of speech freedom of worship
freedom of assembly the right to bear arms

3. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 52Question 52
What do we show loyalty toWhat do we show loyalty to
when we say the Pledge ofwhen we say the Pledge of
Allegiance?Allegiance?
the United States
the flag

4. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 53Question 53
What is one promise you make whenWhat is one promise you make when
you become a United States citizen?you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other
countries
serve in the U.S. military
(if needed)
defend the Constitution
and laws of the United
States
serve (do important work
for) the nation (if
needed)
obey the laws of the
United States
be loyal to the United
States

5. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 54Question 54
How old do citizens have toHow old do citizens have to
be to vote for President?be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older

6. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 55Question 55
What are two ways that AmericansWhat are two ways that Americans
can participate in their democracy?can participate in their democracy?
vote give an elected official your
opinion on an issue
join a political party call Senators and
Representatives
help with a campaign publicly support or oppose
an issue or policy
join a civic group run for office
join a community group write to a newspaper

7. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 56Question 56
When is the last day you canWhen is the last day you can
send in federal income taxsend in federal income tax
forms?forms?
April 15

8. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 57Question 57
When must all men register forWhen must all men register for
the Selective Service?the Selective Service?
at age eighteen (18)
between eighteen (18) and
twenty-six (26)

9. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 58Question 58
What is one reason colonistsWhat is one reason colonists
came to America?came to America?
freedom economic opportunity
political liberty practice their religion
religious freedom escape persecution

10. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 59Question 59
Who lived in America beforeWho lived in America before
the Europeans arrived?the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
American Indians

11. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 60Question 60
What group of people wasWhat group of people was
taken to America and sold astaken to America and sold as
slaves?slaves?
Africans
people from Africa

12. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 61Question 61
Why did the colonists fight theWhy did the colonists fight the
British?British?
because of high taxes
because the British army
stayed in their homes
because they didn’t have
self-government

13. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 62Question 62
Who wrote the Declaration ofWho wrote the Declaration of
Independence?Independence?
Thomas Jefferson

14. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 63Question 63
When was the Declaration ofWhen was the Declaration of
Independence adopted?Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776

15. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 64Question 64
There were 13 original states. NameThere were 13 original states. Name
three.three.
New Hampshire New York Maryland
Massachusetts New Jersey Virginia
Rhode Island Pennsylvania North Carolina
South Carolina
Connecticut Delaware Georgia

16. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 65Question 65
What happened at theWhat happened at the
Constitutional Convention?Constitutional Convention?
The Founding Fathers
wrote the Constitution.

17. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 66Question 66
When was the ConstitutionWhen was the Constitution
written?written?
1787

18. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 67Question 67
The Federalist Papers supportedThe Federalist Papers supported
the passage of the U.S.the passage of the U.S.
Constitution. Name one of theConstitution. Name one of the
writers.writers.
James Madison John Jay
Alexander Hamilton Publius

19. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 68Question 68
What is one thing BenjaminWhat is one thing Benjamin
Franklin is famous for?Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
started the first free libraries
first Postmaster General of the United States

20. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 69Question 69
Who is theWho is the “Father of Our“Father of Our
Country?”Country?”
George Washington

21. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 70Question 70
Who was the first President?Who was the first President?
George Washington

22. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 71Question 71
What territory did the UnitedWhat territory did the United
States buy from France inStates buy from France in
1803?1803?
the Louisiana Territory

23. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 72Question 72
Name one war fought by theName one war fought by the
United States in the 1800s.United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War

24. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 73Question 73
Name the U.S. war betweenName the U.S. war between
the North and the South.the North and the South.
the Civil War

25. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 74Question 74
Name one problem that led toName one problem that led to
the Civil War.the Civil War.
slavery
economic reasons
states’ rights

26. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 75Question 75
What was one important thingWhat was one important thing
that Abraham Lincoln did?that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves
saved the Union
led the United States during
the Civil War

27. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 76Question 76
What did the EmancipationWhat did the Emancipation
proclamation do?proclamation do?
freed the slaves

28. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 77Question 77
What did Susan B. AnthonyWhat did Susan B. Anthony
do?do?
fought for women’s rights
fought for civil rights

29. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 78Question 78
Name one war fought by theName one war fought by the
United States during the 1900United States during the 1900’s.’s.
World War I Vietnam War
World War II Persian Gulf War
Korean War (Afghanistan and Iraq
War)

30. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 79Question 79
Who was President duringWho was President during
World War I?World War I?
Woodrow Wilson

31. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 80Question 80
Who was President during theWho was President during the
Great Depression and WorldGreat Depression and World
War II?War II?
Franklin Roosevelt

32. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 81Question 81
Who did the United States fightWho did the United States fight
during World War II?during World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy

33. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 82Question 82
Before he was President,Before he was President,
Eisenhower was a general. WhatEisenhower was a general. What
war was he in?war was he in?
World War II

34. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 83Question 83
During the Cold War, what wasDuring the Cold War, what was
the main concern of the Unitedthe main concern of the United
States?States?
Communism

35. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 84Question 84
What movement tried to endWhat movement tried to end
racial discrimination?racial discrimination?
the civil rights movement

36. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 85Question 85
What did Martin Luther King,What did Martin Luther King,
Jr. do?Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
worked of equality for all
Americans

37. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 86Question 86
What major event happened onWhat major event happened on
September 11, 2001 in theSeptember 11, 2001 in the
United States?United States?
Terrorists attacked the
United States.

38. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 87Question 87
Name one American Indian tribeName one American Indian tribe
in the United States.in the United States.
Cherokee Choctaw Creek Arawak
Navajo Pueblo Blackfoot Shawnee
Sioux Apache Seminole Mohegan
Chippwea Iroquois Cheyenne Huron

39. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 88Question 88
Name one of the two longestName one of the two longest
rivers in the United States.rivers in the United States.
Mississippi River
Missouri River

40. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 89Question 89
What ocean is on the WestWhat ocean is on the West
Coast of the United States?Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean

41. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 90Question 90
What ocean is on the EastWhat ocean is on the East
coast of the United States?coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean

42. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 91Question 91
Name one U.S. territory.Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
Guam

43. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 92Question 92
Name one state that boardersName one state that boarders
Canada.Canada.
Maine Minnesota
New Hampshire North Dakota
Vermont Montana
New York Idaho
Pennsylvania Washington
Ohio Alaska
Michigan

44. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 93Question 93
Name one state that bordersName one state that borders
Mexico.Mexico.
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas

45. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 94Question 94
What is the capital of theWhat is the capital of the
United States?United States?
Washington, D.C.

46. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 95Question 95
Where is the Statue of Liberty?Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor
Liberty Island

47. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 96Question 96
Why does the flag have 13Why does the flag have 13
stripes?stripes?
because there were 13
original colonies

48. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 97Question 97
Why does the flag have 50Why does the flag have 50
stars?stars?
because there is one star
for each state

49. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 98Question 98
What is the name of theWhat is the name of the
national anthem?national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner

50. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 99Question 99
When do we celebrateWhen do we celebrate
Independence Day?Independence Day?
July 4

51. Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 100Question 100
Name two national U.S. holidays.Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year’s Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Columbus Day
Presidents’ Day Veterans Day
Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day
Independence Day Christmas

52. The EndThe End
Prof. Sergio Grunbaum.
BSc - Bachelor of Science
CELTA- Certificate of English for Teaching Adults.
ESOL- English for Speakers of Other Languages.
Cambridge University - United Kingdom