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Do You Have What It Takes To Pass The U.S. Citizenship And Naturalization Exam?

When green card holders (permanent residents) want to become Naturalized U.S. Citizens, they must take a civics test as part of their naturalization interview before a Citizenship and Immigration Services (INS) officer.

The questions are usually selected from a list of 100 sample questions that prospective citizens can look at ahead of the interview, we chose a few. Good luck practicing.

Practice Questions

Answer the practice questions below and see if you are ready to become a United States citizen.

  1. How many stripes are there on the U.S. flag?
    10
    13
    50
    51
  2. Who is the chief justice of the Supreme Court today?
    George W. Bush
    Alberto Gonzales
    Thomas Jefferson
    John G. Roberts Jr.
  3. In what year was the Constitution written?
    1776
    1787
    1876
    1812
  4. Which of these is guaranteed by the First Amendment?
    Freedom of the press
    Right to bear arms
    Right to happiness
    Right to trial by jury
  5. How many Supreme Court justices are there?
    3
    9
    10
    13
  6. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
    The Preamble
    The Bill of Rights
    First Ten Amendments
    Lewis "Scooter" Libby
  7. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
    July 4, 1776
    July 4, 1787
    July 4, 1812
    July 4, 1876
  8. Which of the following amendments to the Constitution does NOT address or guarantee voting rights?
    19th Amendment
    24th Amendment
    15th Amendment
    7th Amendment
  9. What are the 13 original states?
    Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Zealand, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland
    Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland
    Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland
    Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland, Washington, D.C.
  10. What do the stripes on the U.S. flag mean?
    The Cabinet
    One for each state in the Union
    They represent the 13 original states
    One for each article of the Constitution
  11. What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
    The Preamble
    The Bill of Rights
    The Declaration of Independence
    The Articles of Confederation
  12. How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution?
    9
    10
    13
    27
  13. Which of the following is NOT one of the constitutional requirements to be eligible to become president?
    Must be at least 35 years old by the time he/she will serve
    Must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years
    Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States
    Must have served as a governor
  14. Who selects the Supreme Court justices?
    The Electoral College
    The people
    They are appointed by the president
    The Senate
  15. How many representatives are there in Congress?
    50
    100
    102
    435
  16. Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death"?
    George Washington
    Benjamin Franklin
    Thomas Jefferson
    Patrick Henry
  17. Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
    In search of gold
    To meet the Indians
    For religious freedom
    To escape the Revolutionary War
  18. Who has the power to declare war?
    Congress
    The president
    Chief justice of the Supreme Court
    Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
  19. What INS form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?
    Form N-200 "Petition for Naturalization"
    N-400 "Application for Naturalization"
    Social Security card
    FD-258
  20. Which of these contains three rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
    Right to life, right to liberty, right to the pursuit of happiness
    Freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of religion
    Right to protest, right to protection under the law, freedom of religion
    Freedom of religion, right to elect representatives, human rights
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