Question 1

Who makes federal laws?
A)the Supreme Court
B)the President
C)Congress
D)the states

Accepted Answer

Congress is responsible for making federal laws in the United States. It is composed of two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Question 2

What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
A)Hurricane Andrew struck the United States.
B)The accident at Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant occurred.
C)Terrorists attacked the United States.
D)The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

Accepted Answer

Terrorists hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States, including the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon near Washington, D.C.

Question 3

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
A)the President Pro Tempore
B)the Speaker of the House
C)the Secretary of State
D)the Secretary of the Treasury

Accepted Answer

The Speaker of the House is next in line to become President if both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, according to the United States presidential line of succession.

Question 4

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
A)became a U.S. Senator
B)ran for President of the United States
C)fought for women's suffrage
D)fought for civil rights

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther King, Jr. is most renowned for his leadership in the American civil rights movement, advocating for the rights of African Americans and using nonviolent methods of protest.

Question 5

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
A)the Declaration of Independence
B)the Bill of Rights
C)the inalienable rights
D)the Articles of Confederation

Accepted Answer

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights. These amendments were ratified on December 15, 1791, and guarantee essential rights and civil liberties, such as the freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and the right to a fair trial.

Question 6

Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
A)Abraham Lincoln
B)Thomas Jefferson
C)Patrick Henry
D)George Washington

Accepted Answer

George Washington is often referred to as the "Father of Our Country" for his pivotal role in leading the American colonies to independence from British rule and becoming the first President of the United States.

Question 7

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
A)Joe Biden
B)Barack Obama
C)John G. Roberts, Jr.
D)Anthony Kennedy

Accepted Answer

John G. Roberts, Jr. is the current Chief Justice of the United States, having assumed the role on September 29, 2005.

Question 8

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
A)obey the law
B)pay taxes
C)serve on a jury
D)be respectful of others

Accepted Answer

Serving on a jury is a responsibility that is specifically required of United States citizens. While obeying the law, paying taxes, and being respectful of others are responsibilities expected of both citizens and non-citizens residing in the U.S., jury service is unique to citizens.

Question 9

When do we celebrate Independence Day?
A)July 4
B)March 4
C)June 30
D)January 1

Accepted Answer

Independence Day in the United States is celebrated on July 4th, commemorating the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776.

Question 10

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
A)the President Pro Tempore
B)the Secretary of State
C)the Vice President
D)the Speaker of the House

Accepted Answer

The Vice President becomes President if the current President can no longer serve, according to the United States Constitution and the Presidential Succession Act.

Question 11

What is the highest court in the United States?
A)the Supreme Court
B)the Court of Appeals
C)the District Court
D)the Federal Court

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States, serving as the final court of appeal and having the ultimate judicial authority to interpret and decide upon the constitutionality of laws.

Question 12

Name one state that borders Canada.
A)Maine
B)Rhode Island
C)South Dakota
D)Oregon

Accepted Answer

Maine shares a border with Canada, specifically with the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick.

Question 13

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
A)English
B)Canadians
C)Dutch
D)Africans

Accepted Answer

Africans were taken to America and sold as slaves, a central part of the transatlantic slave trade.

Question 14

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
A)Ohio River
B)Rio Grande River
C)Colorado River
D)Mississippi River

Accepted Answer

The Mississippi River is one of the two longest rivers in the United States, alongside the Missouri River.

Question 15

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
A)youngest member of the Constitutional Convention
B)third President of the United States
C)inventor of the airplane
D)U)S. diplomat

Accepted Answer

Benjamin Franklin is renowned for his role as a U.S. diplomat, among his many other accomplishments. He was instrumental in securing French support during the American Revolution, which was crucial for the success of the colonies in gaining independence from Britain.

Question 16

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
A)Hillary Clinton
B)Barack Obama
C)Joe Biden
D)John Boehner

Accepted Answer

John Boehner served as the Speaker of the House from 2011 to 2015.

Question 17

What are two Cabinet-level positions?
A)Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury
B)Secretary of Health and Human Services and Secretary of the Navy
C)Secretary of Weather and Secretary of Energy
D)Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of History

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury are both Cabinet-level positions in the United States government. The other options include positions that are not Cabinet-level (Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of Weather, Secretary of History) or do not exist.

Question 18

Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
A)World War I
B)the Revolutionary War
C)the Civil War
D)the War of 1812

Accepted Answer

The U.S. war between the North and the South is known as the Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865.

Question 19

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
A)Pacific Ocean
B)Southern Ocean
C)Arctic Ocean
D)Atlantic Ocean

Accepted Answer

The Pacific Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States.

Question 20

Name one right only for United States citizens.
A)freedom of religion
B)attend public school
C)run for federal office
D)freedom of speech

Accepted Answer

Running for federal office is a right reserved exclusively for United States citizens. Rights such as freedom of religion and speech, as well as attending public school, are generally available to all people in the U.S., regardless of citizenship status.

Quiz 1: Naturalization

Who makes federal laws?

What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

Who is the "Father of Our Country"?

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

What is the highest court in the United States?

Name one state that borders Canada.

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

Name one right only for United States citizens.