The Citizenship Interview
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2 The Citizenship Interview Listening & Speaking Test The USCIS Officer will ask you questions about the information on your Form N-400 Application. 100 Citizenship Questions The USCIS Officer will ask you any 10 of the 100 questions. You don t need to read or write these questions, you need to listen to the question and say the answer. You need to answer at least six questions correctly to pass. Reading & Writing Test The USCIS Officer will ask you to read three sentences. The reading sentences all begin with a question word (see examples in this book). You need to read at least one of the sentences correctly to pass. The USCIS Officer will then dictate three sentences for you to write. You must listen and write the sentence. Spelling does not need to be perfect, but the officer must be able to understand what you have written. You need to write at least one sentence correctly to pass. The reading and writing sentences will only use words from the reading and writing lists (see pg ). Find more information at 2
3 abc Citizenship Reading and Writing Test: Practice Vocabulary and Sentences Holidays...!pg. 6 States and Countries...! pg. 18 Presidents...!pg. 30 Government...!pg. 42 History...! pg. 54 Vocabulary Lists...!pg. 66 Review Sentences...!pg Civics Questions U.S. Geography...!pg. 80 The Declaration of Independence...!pg. 82 U.S. Flag and Holidays...!pg. 84 The Constitution...! pg. 84 Three Parts of Government...! pg. 86 Judicial Branch...!pg. 86 Executive Branch...!pg. 88 Legislative Branch...!pg. 90 State and Federal Government...!pg. 92 Two Political Parties...!pg. 92 Economy and Taxes...!pg. 92 Responsibilities of Citizenship...!pg. 94 American History in the 1700s...!pg. 96 American History in the 1800s...!pg. 98 American History in the 1900s...!pg Civics Question Review...! pg
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5 Reading & Writing Test 5
6 Holidays Pre si dents Day Me mo ri al Day Flag Day In de pen dence Day La bor Day Co lum bus Day Thanks giv ing 6
7 Questions When is Pre si dents Day? When is Me mo ri al Day? When is Flag Day? When is In de pen dence Day? When is La bor Day? When is Co lum bus Day? When is Thanks giv ing? 7
8 Practice Flag Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Columbus Day Memorial Day Presidents Day Independence Day 8
9 Reading Test 1. When is Presidents Day? 2. When is Memorial Day? 3. When is Flag Day? 4. When is Independence Day? 5. When is Labor Day? 6. When is Columbus Day? 7. When is Thanksgiving? 9
10 Read Feb ru a ry May June Ju ly Sep tem ber Oc to ber No vem ber 10
11 Spell Feb ru a ry May June Ju ly Sep tem ber Oc to ber No vem ber 11
12 Read Pre si dents Day Me mo ri al Day Flag Day In de pen dence Day La bor Day Co lum bus Day Thanks giv ing 12
13 Spell Pre si dent Day Me mo ri al Day Flag Day In de pen dence Day La bor Day Co lum bus Day Thanks giv ing 13
14 Read 1. Pre si dents Day is in Feb ru a ry. 2. Me mo ri al Day is in May. 3. Flag Day is in June. 4. In de pen dence Day is in Ju ly. 5. La bor Day is in Sep tem ber. 6. Co lum bus Day is in Oc to ber. 7. Thanks giv ing is in No vem ber. 14
15 Write 1. Day is in. 2. Me mo ri al Day is in. 3. Flag Day is in. 4. In de pen dence Day is in. 5. La bor Day is in. 6. Co lum bus Day is in. 7. Co is in. 15
16 Copy 1. Presidents Day is in February. 2. Memorial Day is in May. 3. Flag Day is in June. 4. Independence Day is in July. 5. Labor Day is in September. 6. Columbus Day is in October. 7. Thanksgiving is in November. 16
17 Writing Test 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ 6. _ 7. _ 17
18 Geography larg est state most peo ple coun try north coun try south first state first ca pi tal how ma ny states 18
19 Questions What is the larg est state in the U.S.? What state has the most peo ple? What coun try is north of the U.S.? What coun try is south of the U.S.? What was the first state in the U.S.? What was the first ca pi tal in the U.S.? How ma ny states are in the U.S.? 19
20 Practice first state country south first capital largest state how many people most people country north 20
21 Reading Test 1. What is the largest state in the U.S? 2. What state has the most people? 3. What country is north of the U.S.? 4. What country is south of the U.S.? 5. What was the first state in the U.S.? 6. What was the first capital of the U.S.? 7. How many states are in the U.S.? 21
22 Read larg est state most peo ple coun try north coun try south first state first ca pi tal how ma ny states 22
23 Spell larg est state most peo ple coun try north coun try south first state first ca pi tal how ma ny states 23
24 Read A las ka Ca li for nia Ca na da Mex i co De la ware New York Ci ty U ni ted States 24
25 Spell A las ka Ca li for nia Ca na da Mex i co De la ware New York Ci ty U ni ted States 25
26 Read 1. A las ka is the larg est state. 2. Ca li for nia has the most peo ple. 3. Ca na da is north of the United States. 4. Mex i co is south of the United States. 5. De la ware was the first state. 6. New York Ci ty was the first ca pi tal. 7. The U ni ted States has 50 states. 26
27 Write 1. A las ka is the larg est state. 2. Ca li for nia has the most peo ple. 3. Ca na da is north of the United States. 4. Mex i co is south of the United States. 5. Dl la ware was the first state. 6. New York Ci ty was the first ca pi tal. 7. The U ni ted States has 50 states. 27
28 Copy 1. Alaska is the largest state. 2. California has the most people. 3. Canada is north of the United States. 4. Mexico is south of the United States. 5. Delaware was the first state. 6. New York City was the first capital. 7. The United States has 50 states. 28
29 Writing Test 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ 6. _ 7. _ 29
30 Presidents first pre si dent se cond pre si dent A bra ham Lin coln Fa ther of our Coun try one dol lar bill George Wash ing ton 30
31 Questions Who was the first pre si dent of the U.S.? Who was the se cond pre si dent of the U.S.? When was A bra ham Lin coln president? Who is the Fa ther of our Coun try? What president is on the one dol lar bill? Who was George Wash ing ton? 31
32 Practice one dollar bill first president George Washington Father of our Country second president Abraham Lincoln 32
33 Reading Test 1. Who was the first president of the U.S.? 2. Who was the second president of the U.S.? 3. When was Abraham Lincoln president? 4. Who is the Father of our Country? 5. What president is on the one dollar bill? 6. Who was George Washington? 33
34 Read first pre si dent se cond pre si dent Lin coln Fa ther of our Coun try one dol lar bill Wash ing ton 34
35 Spell first pre si dent se cond pre si dent Lin coln Fa ther of our Coun try one dol lar bill Wash ing ton 35
36 Read Wash ing ton A dams Ci vil War Wash ing ton Wash ing ton first pre si dent 36
37 Spell Wash ing ton A dams Ci vil War Wash ing ton Wash ing ton first pre si dent 37
38 Read 1. Wash ing ton was the first pre si dent. 2. A dams was the se cond pre si dent. 3. Lin coln was president during the Ci vil War. 4. Wash ing ton is the Fa ther of our Coun try. 5. Wash ing ton is on the one dol lar bill. 6. Wash ing ton was the first pre si dent. 38
39 Write 1. Wash ing ton was the first pre si dent. 2. A dams was the se cond pre si dent. 3. Lin coln was president during the Ci vil War. 4. Wash ing ton is the Fa ther of our Coun try. 5. Wash ing ton is on the one dol lar bill. 6. Wash ing ton was the first pre si dent. 39
40 Copy 1. Washington was the first president. 2. Adams was the second president. 3. Lincoln was president during the Civil War. 4. Washington is the Father of Our Country. 5. Washington is on the one dollar bill. 6. Washington was the first president. 40
41 Writing Test 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ 6. _ 41
42 Government se na tors Con gress e lect vote gov ern ment ca pi tal White House 42
43 Questions How many se na tors are in Congress? Where does Con gress meet? Who e lects Congress? Who can vote for the president? How do we pay for the gov ern ment? What city is the ca pi tal of the U.S.? Who lives in the White House? 43
44 Practice vote elect Congress capital senators government White House 44
45 Reading Test 1. How many senators are in Congress? 2. Where does Congress meet? 3. Who elects Congress? 4. Who can vote for the president? 5. How do we pay for the government? 6. What city is the capital of the U.S.? 7. Who lives in the White House? 45
46 Read se na tors Con gress e lect vote gov ern ment ca pi tal White House 46
47 Spell se na tors Con gress e lects vote gov ern ment ca pi tal White House 47
48 Read Con gress Wash ing ton D. C. peo ple ci ti zens tax es Wash ing ton D. C. pre si dent 48
49 Spell Con gress Wash ing ton D. C. peo ple ci ti zens tax es Wash ing ton D. C. pre si dent 49
50 Read 1. Con gress has 100 Se na tors. 2. Con gress meets in Wash ing ton D. C. 3. The peo ple e lect Con gress. 4. Ci ti zens can vote for the pre si dent. 5. We pay tax es. 6. Wash ing ton D. C. is the ca pi tal. 7. The pre si dent lives in the White House. 50
51 Write 1. Con gress has 100 Se na tors. 2. Con gress meets in Wash ing ton D. C. 3. The peo ple e lect Con gress. 4. Ci ti zens can vote for the pre si dent. 5. We pay tax es. 6. Wash ing ton D. C. is the ca pi tal. 7. The pre si dent lives in the White House. 51
52 Copy 1. Congress has 100 Senators. 2. Congress meets in Washington D.C. 3. The people elect Congress. 4. Citizens can vote for the president. 5. We pay taxes. 6. Washington D.C. is the capital. 7. The president lives in the White House. 52
53 Writing Test 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ 6. _ 7. _ 53
54 History lived in A me ri ca first come to A me ri ca first pre si dent co lors on the flag one right a Ci ti zen has from the Bill of Rights 54
55 Questions Who lived in A me ri ca first? Why do people want to come to A me ri ca? What was the name of the first pre si dent? What co lors are on the American flag? What is one right a U.S. Ci ti zen has? What is one right we have from the Bill of Rights? 55
56 Practice colors on the flag first president come to America from the Bill of Rights lived in America first one right a citizen has 56
57 Reading Test 1. Who lived in America first? 2. Why do people want to come to America? 3. What was the name of the first president? 4. What colors are on the American flag? 5. What is one right a U.S. citizen has? 6. What is one right we have from the Bill of Rights? 57
58 Read lived in A me ri ca first come to A me ri ca first pre si dent co lors on the flag one right a Ci ti zen has from the Bill of Rights 58
59 Spell lived in A me ri ca first come to A me ri ca first pre si dent co lors on the flag one right a Ci ti zen has from the Bill of Rights 59
60 Read A me ri can In di ans come to be free Wash ing ton red white and blue vote for the pre si dent free dom of speech 60
61 Spell A me ri can In di ans come to be free Wash ing ton red white and blue vote for the pre si dent free dom of speech 61
62 Read 1. A me ri can In di ans lived here first. 2. People want to come here to be free. 3. Wash ing ton was the first president. 4. The American flag is red, white, and blue. 5. Ci ti zens can vote for the pre si dent. 6. One right we have is free dom of speech. 62
63 Write 1. A me ri can In di ans lived here first. 2. People want to come here to be free. 3. Wash ing ton was the first president. 4. The American flag is red, white, and blue. 5. Ci ti zens can vote for the pre si dent. 6. One right we have is free dom of speech. 63
64 Copy 1. American Indians lived here first. 2. People want to come here to be free. 3. Washington was the first president. 4. The American flag is red, white, and blue. 5. Citizens can vote for the president. 6. One right we have is freedom of speech. 64
65 Writing Test 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ 6. _ 65
66 Reading Vocabulary List Abraham Lincoln George Washington American Flag Bill of Rights capital citizen city Congress country Father of Our Country government President right Senators state states White House America United States U.S. pay vote want Presidents Day Memorial Day Flag Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Thanksgiving colors dollar bill first largest many most north one people second south elects meet name can come How What When Where Who Why do does have has is are was be a for here in of on the to we 66
67 Writing Vocabulary List Adams Alaska first and Lincoln California second during Washington Canada largest for American Indians Delaware most here capital Mexico north in citizens New York City south of Civil War United States one on Congress Washington 50 the Father of Our Country Washington D.C. 100 to flag February people we free May taxes have freedom of speech June can has President July come is right September elect was Senators October lives be state November lived states Presidents Day meets White House Memorial Day pay red, white and blue Flag Day vote dollar bill Independence Day want Labor Day Columbus Day Thanksgiving 67
68 Read: Holidays 1. When is Presidents Day? 2. When is Memorial Day? 3. When is Flag Day? 4. When is Independence Day? 5. When is Labor Day? 6. When is Columbus Day? 7. When is Thanksgiving? 68
69 Write: Holidays 1. Alaska is the largest state. 2. California has the most people. 3. Canada is north of the United States. 4. Mexico is south of the United States. 5. Delaware was the first state. 6. New York City was the first capital. 7. The United States has 50 states. 69
70 Read: Geography 1. What is the largest state in the U.S? 2. What state has the most people? 3. What country is north of the U.S.? 4. What country is south of the U.S.? 5. What was the first state in the U.S.? 6. What was the first capital of the U.S.? 7. How many states are in the U.S.? 70
71 Write: Geography 1. Alaska is the largest state. 2. California has the most people. 3. Canada is north of the United States. 4. Mexico is south of the United States. 5. Delaware was the first state. 6. New York City was the first capital. 7. The United States has 50 states. 71
72 Read: Presidents 1. Who was the first president of the U.S.? 2. Who was the second president of the U.S.? 3. When was Abraham Lincoln president? 4. Who is the Father of our Country? 5. What president is on the one dollar bill? 6. Who was George Washington? 72
73 Write: Presidents 1. Washington was the first president. 2. Adams was the second president. 3. Lincoln was president during the Civil War. 4. Washington is the Father of Our Country. 5. Washington is on the one dollar bill. 6. Washington was the first president. 73
74 Read: Government 1. How many senators are in Congress? 2. Where does Congress meet? 3. Who elects Congress? 4. Who can vote for the president? 5. How do we pay for the government? 6. What city is the capital of the U.S.? 7. Who lives in the White House? 74
75 Write: Government 1. Congress has 100 Senators. 2. Congress meets in Washington D.C. 3. The people elect Congress. 4. Citizens can vote for the president. 5. We pay taxes. 6. Washington D.C. is the capital. 7. The president lives in the White House. 75
76 Read: History 1. Who lived in America first? 2. Why do people want to come to America? 3. What was the name of the first president? 4. What colors are on the American flag? 5. What is one right a U.S. citizen has? 6. What is one right we have from the Bill of Rights? 76
77 Write: History 1. American Indians lived here first. 2. People want to come here to be free. 3. Washington was the first president. 4. The American flag is red, white, and blue. 5. Citizens can vote for the president. 6. One right we have is freedom of speech. 77
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79 100 Citizenship Questions 79
80 U.S. Geography 1. What is the capital of the United States? Washington D.C. 2. Name one state that borders Mexico. California 3. Name one state that borders Canada. Washington 4. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? 5. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? Pacific Atlantic 6. Where is the Statue of Liberty? New York 7. Name one of the two longest rivers in the U.S. Mississippi 8. Name one U.S. territory. Puerto Rico 80
81 U.S. Geography 1. What is the capital of the United States? 2. Name one state that borders Mexico. 3. Name one state that borders Canada. 4. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? 5. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? 6. Where is the Statue of Liberty? 7. Name one of the two longest rivers in the U.S. 8. Name one U.S. territory. 81
82 The Declaration of Independence 1. What did the Declaration of Independence do? 2. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? 3. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 4. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? said that the United States is free life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Thomas Jefferson July 4, 1776 U.S. Flag and Holidays 5. Why does the flag have 50 stars? 50 states 6. Why does the flag have 13 stripes? 13 original colonies 7. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? the flag 8. What is the name of the national anthem? Star Spangled Banner 9. When do we celebrate Independence Day? July Name two national U.S. holidays. Thanksgiving and Independence Day 82
83 The Declaration of Independence 1. What did the Declaration of Independence do? 2. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? 3. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 4. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? U.S. Flag and Holidays 5. Why does the flag have 50 stars? 6. Why does the flag have 13 stripes? 7. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? 8. What is the name of the national anthem? 9. When do we celebrate Independence Day? 10. Name two national U.S. holidays. 83
84 The Constitution 1. What is the supreme law of the land? The Constitution 2. What does the Constitution do? 3. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? 4. What is an amendment? 5. What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution? 6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? 7. How many amendments does the Constitution have? 8. What is freedom of religion? 9. What is the "rule of law"? 10. What happened at the Constitutional Convention? protects the rights of Americans We the People a change to the Constitution Bill of Rights freedom of speech 27 any religion or no religion is OK Everyone must follow the law The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution 11. When was the Constitution written?
85 The Constitution 1. What is the supreme law of the land? 2. What does the Constitution do? 3. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? 4. What is an amendment? 5. What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution? 6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? 7. How many amendments does the Constitution have? 8. What is freedom of religion? 9. What is the "rule of law"? 10. What happened at the Constitutional Convention? 11. When was the Constitution written? 85
86 The Three Parts of Government 1. Name one branch or part of the government. 2. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? the President checks and balances The Judicial Branch 3. What does the judicial branch do? 4. What is the highest court in the United States? 5. How many justices are on the Supreme Court? reviews and explains laws the Supreme Court 9 6. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? 86
87 The Three Parts of Government 1. Name one branch or part of the government. 2. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? The Judicial Branch 3. What does the judicial branch do? 4. What is the highest court in the United States? 5. How many justices are on the Supreme Court? 6. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? 87
88 The Executive Branch 1. Who is in charge of the executive branch? the President 2. What is the name of the President of the United States now? 3. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? 4. We elect a President for how many years? 4 years 5. In what month do we vote for President? November 6. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? 7. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? 8. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? Vice President Speaker of the House the President 9. Who signs bills to become laws? the President 10. Who vetoes bills? the President 11. What does the President's Cabinet do? advises the President 12. What are two Cabinet-level positions? Secretary of State Secretary of Education 88
89 The Executive Branch 1. Who is in charge of the executive branch? 2. What is the name of the President of the United States now? 3. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? 4. We elect a President for how many years? 5. In what month do we vote for President? 6. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? 7. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? 8. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? 9. Who signs bills to become laws? 10. Who vetoes bills? 11. What does the President's Cabinet do? 12. What are two Cabinet-level positions? 89
90 The Legislative Branch 1. Who makes federal laws? Congress 2. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Senate and House of Representatives 3. How many U.S. Senators are there? We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? 6 years 5. Who is one of your state's U.S. Senator's now? 6. The House of Representatives has how many voting members? 7. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? years 8. Name your U.S. Representative. 9. Who does a U.S. Senator represent? 10. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? All the people in the state because some states have more people 11. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? 90
91 The Legislative Branch 1. Who makes federal laws? 2. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? 3. How many U.S. Senators are there? 4. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? 5. Who is one of your state's U.S. Senator's now? 6. The House of Representatives has how many voting members? 7. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? 8. Name your U.S. Representative. 9. Who does a U.S. Senator represent? 10. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? 11. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? 91
92 State and Federal Government 1. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? 2. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the state government. What is one power of the state government? print money give a driver s license 3. Who is the governor of your state? 4. What is the capital of your state? 5. What is the capital of the United States? Washington, D.C. Two Political Parties 6. What are the two major political parties in the United States? Democratic and Republican 7. What is the political party of the President now? Economy and Taxes 8. What is the economic system in the United States? 9. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? capitalist economy April 15 92
93 State and Federal Government 1. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? 2. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the state government. What is one power of the state government? 3. Who is the governor of your state? 4. What is the capital of your state? 5. What is the capital of the United States? Two Political Parties 6. What are the two major political parties in the United States? 7. What is the political party of the President now? Economy and Taxes 8. What is the economic system in the United States? 9. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? 93
94 Responsibilities of Citizenship 1. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. 2. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? 3. Name one right only for United States citizens. 4. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? 5. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? 6. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? 7. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? 8. When must all men register for the Selective Service? Citizens 18 and older can vote vote in a federal election vote in a federal election obey the laws of the United States 18 and older freedom of speech freedom of religion vote, call Senators and Representatives age 18 94
95 Responsibilities of Citizenship 1. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. 2. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? 3. Name one right only for United States citizens. 4. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? 5. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? 6. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? 7. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? 8. When must all men register for the Selective Service? 95
96 American History in the 1700s 1. What is one reason colonists came to America? 2. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? 3. What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? freedom American Indians people from Africa 4. Why did the colonists fight the British? high taxes 5. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 6. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? 7. There were 13 original states. Name three. 8. What happened at the Constitutional Convention? Thomas Jefferson July 4, 1776 New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution 9.When was the Constitution written? The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers. 11. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? James Madison first free libraries 12. Who is the "Father of our Country"? George Washington 13. Who was the first President? George Washington 96
97 American History in the 1700s 1. What is one reason colonists came to America? 2. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? 3. What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? 4. Why did the colonists fight the British? 5. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 6. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? 7. There were 13 original states. Name three. 8. What happened at the Constitutional Convention? 9.When was the Constitution written? 10. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers. 11. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? 12. Who is the "Father of our Country"? 13. Who was the first President? 97
98 American History in the 1800s 1. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? 2. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s. 3. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. 4. Name one problem that led to the Civil War. 5. What is one important thing Abraham Lincoln did? 6. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Louisiana Territory Civil War Civil War slavery freed the slaves freed the slaves 98
99 American History in the 1800s 1. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? 2. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s. 3. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. 4. Name one problem that led to the Civil War. 5. What is one important thing Abraham Lincoln did? 6. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? 99
100 American History in the 1900s 1. What did Susan B. Anthony do? 2. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s. fought for women s rights World War I 3. Who was President during World War I? Woodrow Wilson 4. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II? 5. Who did the United States fight in World War II? 6. Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? 7. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States? 8. What movement tried to end racial discrimination? Franklin Roosevelt Japan, Germany, and Italy World War II Communism Civil Rights movement 9. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do? fought for civil rights 10. What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States? 11. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States. terrorists attacked the United States Blackfeet 100
101 American History in the 1900s 1. What did Susan B. Anthony do? 2. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s. 3. Who was President during World War I? 4. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II? 5. Who did the United States fight in World War II? 6. Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? 7. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States? 8. What movement tried to end racial discrimination? 9. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do? 10. What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States? 11. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States. 101
102 100 Civics Questions for the Naturalization Test The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS Officer will ask the applicant up to 10 of the 100 civics questions. An applicant must answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test. Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the 100 civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the civics questions using the answers provided below. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 1. What is the supreme law of the land? the Constitution 2. What does the Constitution do? protects basic rights of Americans 12. What is the rule of law? Everyone must follow the law. 13. Name one branch or part of the government.* Congress (legislative) President (executive) the courts (judicial) 3. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? We the People 4. What is an amendment? a change (to the Constitution) 5. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? the Bill of Rights 6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?* speech religion assembly press 7. How many amendments does the Constitution have? twenty-seven (27) 8. What did the Declaration of Independence do? said that the United States is free (from Great Britain) 9. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? life liberty pursuit of happiness 10. What is freedom of religion? You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion. 11. What is the economic system in the United States?* capitalist economy market economy 14. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? checks and balances separation of powers 15. Who is in charge of the executive branch? the President 16. Who makes federal laws? Congress Senate and House (of Representatives) 17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?* the Senate and House (of Representatives) 18. How many U.S. Senators are there? one hundred (100) 19. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? six (6) 20. Who is one of your state s U.S. Senators now?* 21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members? four hundred thirty-five (435) 22. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? two (2) 23. Name your U.S. Representative. 102
103 24. Who does a U.S. Senator represent? all people of the state 25. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? because some states have more people 26. We elect a President for how many years? four (4) 27. In what month do we vote for President?* November 28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?* 29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? 30. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? the Vice President 31. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? the Speaker of the House 32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? the President 33. Who signs bills to become laws? the President 34. Who vetoes bills? the President 35. What does the President s Cabinet do? advises the President 36. What are two Cabinet-level positions? Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Defense Secretary of Education Secretary of Energy Secretary of Labor Secretary of State Attorney General Vice President 37. What does the judicial branch do? reviews and explains laws resolves disputes (disagreements) decides if a law goes against the Constitution 38. What is the highest court in the United States? the Supreme Court 39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court? nine (9) 40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? John Roberts 41. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? to print money to declare war make treaties 42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? provide schooling and education provide protection (police) provide safety (fire departments) give a driver s license 43. Who is the Governor of your state now? 44. What is the capital of your state?* 45. What are the two major political parties in the United States? Democratic and Republican 46. What is the political party of the President now? Democratic (Party) 47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? 48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). You don t have to pay to vote. Any citizen can vote. (Women and men) 49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?* serve on a jury vote in a federal election 50. Name one right only for United States citizens. vote in a federal election run for federal office 51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? freedom of expression freedom of speech freedom of assembly freedom to petition the government freedom of worship the right to bear arms 103
104 52. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? the United States the flag 53. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? give up loyalty to other countries defend the Constitution and laws of the United States obey the laws of the United States serve in the U.S. military (if needed) serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) be loyal to the United States 54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?* eighteen (18) and older 55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? vote join a political party help with a campaign join a civic group join a community group give an elected official your opinion on an issue call Senators and Representatives publicly support or oppose an issue or policy run for office write to a newspaper 56. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?* April When must all men register for the Selective Service? between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26) AMERICAN HISTORY 58. What is one reason colonists came to America? freedom political liberty religious freedom economic opportunity practice their religion escape persecution 59. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? American Indians (Native Americans) 60. What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? people from Africa 61. Why did the colonists fight the British? because of high taxes (taxation without representation) because they didn t have selfgovernment 62. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? (Thomas) Jefferson 63. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? July 4, There were 13 original states. Name three. New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia 65. What happened at the Constitutional Convention? The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution. 66. When was the Constitution written? The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers. (James) Madison (Alexander) Hamilton (John) Jay Publius 68. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? U.S. diplomat oldest member of the Constitutional Convention first Postmaster General of the United States started the first free libraries 69. Who is the Father of Our Country? (George) Washington 70. Who was the first President?* (George) Washington 71. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? the Louisiana Territory 72. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s. War of 1812 Mexican-American War Civil War Spanish-American War 73. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. the Civil War 74. Name one problem that led to the Civil War. slavery economic reasons states rights 104
105 75. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?* freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) saved (or preserved) the Union led the United States during the Civil War 76. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? freed the slaves 77. What did Susan B. Anthony do? fought for women s rights 78. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.* World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War (Persian) Gulf War 79. Who was President during World War I? (Woodrow) Wilson 80. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II? (Franklin) Roosevelt 81. Who did the United States fight in World War II? Japan, Germany, and Italy 82. Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? World War II 83. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States? Communism 84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination? civil rights (movement) 85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?* fought for civil rights worked for equality for all Americans 86. What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States? Terrorists attacked the United States. 87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States. Cherokee Navajo Sioux Chippewa Choctaw Pueblo Apache Iroquois Creek Blackfeet Huron Oneida Lakota Crow Teton Hopi INTEGRATED CIVICS 88. Name one of the two longest rivers in the U.S. Missouri River Mississippi River 89. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? Pacific (Ocean) 90. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? Atlantic (Ocean) 91. Name one U.S. territory. Puerto Rico U.S. Virgin Islands American Samoa Northern Mariana Islands Guam 92. Name one state that borders Canada. Maine New Hampshire Vermont New York Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Alaska 93. Name one state that borders Mexico. California Arizona New Mexico Texas 94. What is the capital of the United States?* Washington, D.C. 95. Where is the Statue of Liberty?* New York (Harbor) 96. Why does the flag have 13 stripes? because there were 13 original colonies 97. Why does the flag have 50 stars?* because there are 50 states 98. What is the name of the national anthem? The Star-Spangled Banner 99. When do we celebrate Independence Day?* July Name two national U.S. holidays. New Year s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas 105
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