US Citizenship Test Questions

Question 1

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Accepted Answer

declared our independence from Great Britain

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freed the slaves

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declared our independence from France

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gave women the right to vote

Question 2

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

Accepted Answer

Japan, Germany, and Italy

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Japan, China, and Vietnam

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Austria-Hungary, Japan, and Germany

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the Soviet Union, Germany, and Italy

Question 3

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

Accepted Answer

New York Harbor

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San Francisco Bay

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Long Island

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Boston Harbor

Question 4

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

Accepted Answer

because of the state's population

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because of the geographical size of the state

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because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives

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because of the state's location

Question 5

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

Accepted Answer

four hundred thirty-five (435)

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two hundred (200)

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four hundred forty-one (441)

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one hundred (100)

Question 6

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

Accepted Answer

to declare war

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to provide schooling and education

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to provide protection (police)

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to issue driver's licenses

Question 7

Name one U.S. territory.

Accepted Answer

Guam

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Haiti

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Cayman Islands

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Bermuda

Question 8

In what month do we vote for President?

Accepted Answer

November

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January

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October

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February

Question 9

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Democratic and Republican

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Democratic-Republican and Whigs

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Reform and Green

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American and Bull-Moose

Question 10

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

Accepted Answer

six (6)

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ten (10)

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four (4)

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two(2)