Originally Posted By FaMulan ***You Passed the US Citizenship Test*** Congratulations - you got 10 out of 10 correct! Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test? <a href="http://www.blogthings.com/couldyoupasstheuscitizenshiptestquiz/" target="_blank">http://www.blogthings.com/coul dyoupasstheuscitizenshiptestquiz/</a>
Originally Posted By alexbook Before you get too excited about your 100% score, you should know that actual test is *not* multiple choice, and is administered orally.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< ***You Passed the US Citizenship Test*** Congratulations - you got 9 out of 10 correct! >>> I think I got the year that the Constitution was written incorrect.
Originally Posted By alexbook Here's another recent thread on the subject, with more of the questions: <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/default.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-77229" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/de fault.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-77229</a>
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom <<<Forget when the Declaration of Independence was signed; tell me why it was signed? What were the signers trying to accomplish? What happened to the men who signed the Declaration? Did they go on to be heroes and live happily ever after? What does the Declaration of Independence say the people can do when a government becomes destructive to the ends of liberty? What would happen to anyone who tried today to alter or abolish our government if it became destructive to idea that government derives its powers from the consent of the governed? Which articles of the Constitution grant specific powers to the federal government? Which article of the Constitution restricts the powers of the government to only those specifically set forth in the Constitution? Describe the circumstances under which Francis Scott Key wrote the words to the Star Spangled Banner? Do you believe people living in a free country ought to be compelled to recite a pledge of allegiance to that country? Why? Was the Revolutionary War supported by a majority of the Colonists? Where in our Constitution is it stated that anyone has a right to vote for the office of President of the United States? How did our original Constitution provide for the appointment of Senators? Most foreign countries appoint an ambassador to be their official representative before the government of the United States. Who officially represents the 50 state governments before the government of the United States? Explain the difference between a rule of law and the rule of man. Explain the difference between a democracy and a constitutional republic. Was our country founded to be a country of majority rule? Can you imagine what our country would be like today if the majority did rule? Aren't you glad the majority doesn't rule? Why does it matter in the grand scheme of things who the governor of North Carolina is? Isn't a governor something you put on a state to keep it from moving ahead very fast? What possible benefit could you gain by memorizing the motto of the State of North Carolina, or any other state for that matter? How many times can the word "democracy" found in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution? How many times can the word "democracy" found in the constitutions of any of the 50 states? What does this tell you? Define "civil war." Was the war between the northern and southern states in the mid-1800s a civil war? Who is third in the line of succession to the presidency? Based on your answer to the foregoing question, would you demand that George Bush and Dick Cheney never eat from the same container of potato salad should the Democrats gain control of the House of Representatives in the next election? How did the political class manage to fool the people of the United States into supporting a Constitutional Amendment creating an income tax? How do most people get their news on a daily bass? Does the "freedom of press" clause in the First Amendment apply to the broadcast media? So, do most people get their news from agencies licensed to operate by the federal government? Why were the words "under God" placed into the Pledge of Allegiance? Do you think that it is proper for the federal government to compel students attending government schools under compulsory attendance laws to acknowledge the role of God in the formation of our country? Would this constitute "effecting an establishment of religion?" If not, why not? Do Americans derive their basic rights from the Constitution? If we don't derive our rights from the Constitution, just why was the Bill of Rights added anyway? Define a system of government where the means of production are owned and controlled privately. Define a system of government where the means of production are privately owned but controlled by government. Define a system of government where the means of production are owned and controlled by the government. What percentage of total income is earned by the top one percent of income earners. What percentage of total income taxes collected by the federal government is paid by the top one percent of income earners. Where in our Constitution does it specifically state that only U.S. citizens may vote for the office of President of the United States? Name one right that a state government can exercise without interference from the federal level. Where in our Constitution does it specifically state that only U.S. citizens may vote for members of the House of Representatives? Look at the Bill of Rights. List any Amendments in the Bill of Rights that were ratified for the purpose of limiting the powers of the government. If our Constitution provides for equal protection under the law, why, then, does the Voting Rights Act only apply to certain states who were held in political disfavor in the 70's? List any Amendments in the Bill of Rights that were ratified for the purpose of limiting the rights of individuals. If the Bill of Rights was written to limit the rights of government and to guarantee certain rights in the individual, try to explain why so many people seem to think that the 2nd Amendment was written to limit the rights of individuals and guarantee the rights of government? Does the First Amendment protect speech that some people might find offensive? Explain how our Republic was threatened when Janet Jackson showed the world that she likes to wear a Japanese throwing star on the nipple of her left breast. What is the one exclusive power our government has that no individual or business can legally exercise? >>>
Originally Posted By gadzuux <-- 9 out of 10 correct. But I'm wondering if I missed the question about which new england state wasn't an origanal "13". I guessed connecticut but that could be wrong. I'm pretty certain about MA and VT, but NH could be 'newer' than I thought.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle lol, I only got 2 out of 10 right. I should take this moment to point out I am NOT a US citizen ...
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Vermont was the 14th state. It was originally part of New York and seperated from the state of New York to become a seperate state.
Originally Posted By alexbook >>The questions on the next few pages are examples of questions an officer of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may ask you at your interview. Please remember that the questions and sentences in this study guide are only examples. The USCIS officer who interviews you may ask you to answer other questions.<< 1. What are the colors of our flag? 2. What do the stars on the flag mean? 3. How many stars are there on our flag? 4. What color are the stars on our flag? 5. How many stripes are there on the flag? 6. What do the stripes mean on the flag represent? 7. What color are the stripes on the flag? 8. How many states are there in the Union (the United States)? 9. What do we celebrate on the 4th of July? 10. Independence Day celebrates independence from whom? 11. What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War? 12. Who was the first president of the United States? 13. Who is the President of the United States today? 14. Who is the Vice President of the United States today? 15. Who elects the President of the United States? 16. Who becomes our President if the President dies? 17. What is the Constitution? 18. What do we call changes to the Constitution? 19. How many changes, or amendments, are there to the Constitution? 20. What are the three branches of our Government? 21. What is the legislative branch of our Government? 22. What makes up Congress? 23. Who makes the Federal laws in the United States? 24. Who elects Congress? 25. How many Senators are there in the Congress? 26. For how long do we elect each Senator? 27. Name the two Senators from your state. 28. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives? 29. For how long do we elect each member of the House of Representatives? 30. Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government? 31. For how long is the President elected? 32. Name the highest part of the Judiciary Branch of our Government? 33. What are the duties of the Supreme Court? 34. What is the supreme law of the United States? 35. What is the Bill of Rights? 36. What is the capital of the state you live in? 37. Who is the current governor of the state you live in? 38. Who becomes the President if both the President and Vice President die? 39. Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? 40. What were the 13 original states? 41. Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death?" 42. Name some countries that were our enemies during World War II? 43. What was the 49th state added to our Union (the United States)? 44. How many full terms can a President serve? 45. Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.? 46. What are some of the requirements to be eligible to become President? 47. Why are there 100 senators in the United States Senate? 48. Who nominates judges for the Supreme Court? 49. How many Supreme Court justices are there? 50. Why did the Pilgrims come to America? 51. What is the head executive of a state government called? 52. What is the head executive of a city government called? 53. What holiday was celebrated for the first time by American colonists? 54. Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence? 55. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? 56. What are some of the basic beliefs of the Declaration of Independence? 57. What is the national anthem of the United States? 58. Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner? 59. What is the minimum voting age in the United States? 60. Who signs bills into law? 61. What is the highest court in the United States? 62. Who was President during the Civil War? 63. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? 64. What special group advises the President? 65. Which President is called the "Father of our Country?" 66. Which President was the first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army and Navy? 67. What was the 50th state added to our Union (the United States)? 68. Who helped the Pilgrims in America? 69. What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America? 70. What were the 13 original states of the United States called before they were states? 71. What group has the power to declare war? 72. Name the amendments that guarantee or address voting rights. 73. In what year was the Constitution written? 74. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called? 75. Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights? 76. What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 77. Who meets in the U.S. Capitol building? 78. What is the name of the President’s official home? 79. Where is the White House located? 80. Name one right or freedom guaranteed by the first amendment. 81. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the United States military? 82. In what month do we vote for the President? 83. In what month is the new President inaugurated? 84. How many times may a Senator or Congressman be re-elected? 85. What are the two major political parties in the United States today? 86. What is the executive branch of our Government? 87. Where does freedom of speech come from? 88. What form of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is used to apply for naturalized citizenship? 89. What kind of government does the United States have? 90. Name one purpose of the United Nations. 91. Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States. 92. Can the Constitution be changed? 93. What is the most important right granted to United States citizens? 94. What is the White House? 95. What is the United States Capital? 96. How many branches are there in the United States Government? Answers to sample questions: 1. Red, white and blue 2. One for each state 3. 50 4. White 5. 13 6. The first 13 states 7. Red and white 8. 50 9. Independence Day 10. England 11. England 12. George Washington 13. George W. Bush 14. Richard Cheney 15. The Electoral College 16. The Vice President 17. The supreme law of the land 18. Amendments 19. 27 20. Executive, Judicial and Legislative 21. Congress 22. The Senate and the House of Representatives 23. Congress 24. The citizens of the United States 25. 100 26. 6 years 27. [depends on where you live] 28. 435 29. 2 30. The President 31. 4 years 32. The Supreme Court 33. To interpret and explain the laws 34. The Constitution 35. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution 36. [depends where you live] 37. [depends where you live] 38. Speaker of the House 39. John Roberts 40. Virginia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Georgia 41. Patrick Henry 42. Germany, Italy and Japan 43. Alaska 44. 2 45. A civil rights leader 46. Candidates for President must: be natural born citizens; be at least 35 years old; have lived in the United States for at least 14 years. 47. Each state elects two 48. The President 49. 9 50. To gain religious freedom 51. Governor 52. Mayor 53. Thanksgiving 54. Thomas Jefferson 55. July 4, 1776 56. That all men are created equal and have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness 57. The Star-Spangled Banner 58. Francis Scott Key 59. 18 60. The President 61. Supreme Court 62. Abraham Lincoln 63. It freed the slaves 64. The Cabinet 65. George Washington 66. George Washington 67. Hawaii 68. The American Indians/Native Americans 69. The Mayflower 70. Colonies 71. Congress 72. 14th, 15th and 19th 73. 1787 74. The Bill of Rights 75. All people living in the United States 76. The Preamble 77. Congress 78. The White House 79. Washington, DC 80. The rights of freedom: of speech; of religion; of assembly; and, to petition the Government 81. The President 82. November 83. January 84. No limit 85. Democratic and Republican 86. The President, the Cabinet and departments under the cabinet members 87. The Bill of Rights 88. Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) 89. A Republic 90. For countries to discuss and try to resolve world problems or to provide economic aid to many countries 91. To obtain Federal Government jobs, to travel with a U.S. passport, or to petition for close relatives to come to the United States to live 92. Yes 93. The right to vote 94. The President's official home 95. The place where Congress meets 96. 3
Originally Posted By Labuda Wow, reading over your test, Tom, I'm amazed at how many I know! 34, 40, 41, on 46 I didn't remember that 14 year bit, on 72 I didn't realize it was plural, so I only thought of 19, 88, on 90 I guessed to keep peace, on 91 I guessed the right to vote once you're 18, and 93 I said freedom of speech. So, counting that as 9 wrong out of 96 - figuring they don't give partial credit like on the presidency requirements question - I think I'd be able to pass the test with a score of 93.75%
Originally Posted By u k fan Stone the crows, I passed! With very little knowledge of US history I managed to score 7! So where do I sign up?!!!
