USCIS Civics AHS Specific Practice Test

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• How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
• What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
• Who was the First Postmaster General of the United States?
• Why did the United States enter World War II?
• Who is commonly known as the Father of the Constitution?
• Who can vote in federal elections?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• George Washington is known for many roles. Which of the following was a position he held?
• Which of the following was NOT one of the original thirteen states?
• Which statement describes the Electoral College's role?
• In which year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from France?
• Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?
• Which amendment relates to income tax?
• What is one way to become a United States citizen?
• Name one important event of the American Revolution.
• Who led the United States during the Civil War?
• Which event drew the United States into World War II?
• Who was the commander of American forces at the decisive victory at Yorktown?
• Which branch has the Supreme Court?
• Why were the Federalist Papers important?
• Which district number is represented by Randy Feenstra?
• Who does a U.S. senator represent?
• Which holiday honors those who have served in the U.S. military?
• Which act created the Interstate Highway System?
• Who votes for U.S. Senators?
• Which site is known for a winter encampment during the Revolution?
• What is Veterans Day?
• Which body ultimately elects the President after the electoral college vote?
• Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
• Which amendment extended voting rights to African American men?
• Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
• Which of the following is a power reserved to the states?
• Which person served as the 16th president of the United States?
• Why does the flag have 50 stars?
• Who elects U.S. senators?
• The Statue of Liberty is located in which harbor area?
• How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
• Which of the following individuals was a writer of the Federalist Papers?
• What is Independence Day?
• Which institution did Alexander Hamilton help establish?
• What does the President's Cabinet do?
• What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
• What did the civil rights movement do?
• During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
• Which concept describes government authority derived from the people?
• What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
• Which of the following represents a global response that emerged after the 9/11 attacks?
• Who nominates federal judges?
• How many senators does each state have?
• What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
• Name one power that is only for the federal government.
• The phrase 'We the People' expresses which principle?
• Name one American innovation mentioned in the material.
• Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
• Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
• Which of the following was a target on September 11, 2001?
• Name one reason colonists came to America.
• What does the Bill of Rights protect?
• Which statement about the stripes is true?
• What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
• Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
• What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
• When did all women gain the right to vote in the United States?
• Which of the following was one of the original thirteen states?
• Which act taxed printed materials in the colonies?
• Which branch reviews laws for constitutionality?
• Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
• Which event involved the assassination of a U.S. president?
• Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
• Name your U.S. representative.
• Who confirms federal judges?
• Which holiday celebrates Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday)?
• What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
• What is the rule of law?
• Which document is associated with religious freedom in Virginia?
• What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Constitution?
• How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
• Which level of government can declare war?
• Why is it important to register for the Selective Service?
• What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
• Which amendment reserves powers to the states or the people?
• What does each star on the flag represent?
• Which territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803?
• Name one American military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
• Where did the British surrender, effectively ending the American Revolution?
• Which holiday honors Martin Luther King Jr.?
• Which of the following actions demonstrates direct contact with elected representatives?
• Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
• In what year did the September 11, 2001 attacks occur?
• Who can vote, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
• Which activity is an example of civic participation that involves communicating with officials?
• Which is a promise NEW citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance?
• What part of the federal government writes laws?
• Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
• Which body has 435 voting members?
• The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) helped establish which feature of the U.S. Congress?
• Name one American Indian tribe.
• What was the Great Depression?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the executive branch?
• Which amendment grants citizenship to all persons born in the United States?
• Which individual served as the 16th president of the United States?
• Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
• Which term describes a government where the people hold the ultimate authority?
• What is the highest court in the United States?
• The words 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness' are in which founding document?
• Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?
• Which of the following is true regarding voting in federal elections?
• Which address did Lincoln deliver at a battlefield cemetery?
• Which branch includes the President and federal agencies that enforce laws?
• Which branch enforces laws?
• Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
• Which term best describes the form of government of the United States?
• Which amendment gives voting rights to African American men?
• Which statement is true about the Senate's composition?
• What is the name of the President of the United States now?
• Which event marks the end of the Civil War era?
• How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
• Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
• Who vetoes bills?
• Who represents citizens in their congressional district?
• Which office did James Madison hold?
• Who can serve on a jury in federal courts?
• Martin Luther King Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.
• Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
• How can people become United States citizens?
• How often are elections held for members of the House of Representatives?
• The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
• Who signs bills to become laws?
• If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
• Which entity enforces laws?
• Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
• What is the main function of the President's Cabinet?
• Who serves as Speaker of the House in the material?
• Which statement best describes the Pledge of Allegiance?
• Which level of government issues driver's licenses?
• When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
• The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
• How many U.S. senators are there?
• Who appoints federal judges?
• Who does a member of the House represent?
• Which event ended the Civil War with a surrender at Appomattox?
• Name the three branches of government.
• What is the capital of the United States?
• Why do Supreme Court justices serve for life?
• Which is a promise in the Oath of Allegiance?
• Which is an example of civic participation?
• Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
• What statement best describes the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?
• How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
• Which document begins with the words 'We the People' and outlines the structure of the U.S. government?
• Why did the United States enter World War I?
• How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
• Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
• The Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people in which area?
• Which statement is true about the flag's design?
• How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
• What is the economic system of the United States?
• Which branch interprets laws?
• Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
• Which of the following is true about the House of Representatives?
• Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
• The President can serve only two terms. Why?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a national holiday in the material?
• What is the capital of your state?
• Which event is commonly said to mark the start of the Great Depression?
• Name one document that influenced the U.S. Constitution.
• Which amendment limits the number of terms a president may serve?
• Which founding document is commonly cited as a precursor to the U.S. Constitution?
• Who elects members of the House?
• Which branch writes laws?
• How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
• Which founding document stated that the American colonies were free from Britain?
• What is Memorial Day?
• When did the Great Depression start?
• Pledge of Allegiance loyalty is to which entity?
• Who becomes president if the president cannot serve?
• What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
• Which country was part of the Allied Powers during World War I?
• Which holiday honors a civil rights leader?
• The federal government is composed of how many branches?
• Which factor determines the number of Representatives a state has in the House?
• Which term best describes a government in which citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf?
• Which war was fought between the North and the South in the United States?
• Who is the governor of your state now?
• The Nation's motto E Pluribus Unum, what does it mean?
• Name one reason the Americans declared independence from Britain.
• There are three branches of government. Why?
• Which war ended slavery?
• What founding document was written in 1787?
• Name one power that is only for the states.
• Which action is a function of the judicial branch?
• Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
• Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
• What is the name of the national anthem?
• What is one part of the judicial branch?