by pnicolas
Understanding the rich history and foundational principles of the United States is crucial for anyone aspiring to become a citizen. This quiz will challenge your knowledge on various aspects of American life, from historical events to governmental structures. Answer each question to the best of your ability and see how well you know the United States.
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United States Citizenship Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the supreme law of the land?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
2. Who was the first President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
James Madison
3. What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
The Federalist Papers
The Articles of Confederation
4. How many U.S. Senators are there?
50
100
435
535
5. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Ended the Civil War
Freed the slaves in the Confederate states
Granted women the right to vote
Established the federal income tax
6. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
The President
The Vice President
7. What is the economic system in the United States?
Communism
Socialism
Capitalism
Feudalism
8. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
9. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights Movement
The Women’s Suffrage Movement
The Labor Movement
The Environmental Movement
10. What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?
America the Beautiful
God Bless America
The Star-Spangled Banner
My Country, ‘Tis of Thee
11. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Herbert Hoover
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
12. What is the capital of the United States?
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
Washington, D.C.
13. What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
Libertarian and Green
Socialist and Communist
Independent and Constitution
14. What is the highest court in the United States?
The Court of Appeals
The District Court
The Supreme Court
The Circuit Court
15. Who is known as the ‘Father of the Constitution’?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
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