Citizenship Exam Government Lee P1
Who actually wrote most of the Declaraton of Independence?
Ben Franklin
John Adams
Roger Sherman
Roger Livingston
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the first President of the United States of America?
Ben Franklin
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Which one of the following is NOT an amendment in the Constitution in regards to voting?
Dropping the voting age from 21 to 18
Universal Male Suffrage
Women’s Suffrage
Elimination of Poll Tax
Dropping the requirements for voters to own land
Who is considered the "Father of our country"?
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Uncle San
George Washinton
What is representation based on in the Senate?
Population of the State
Amount of Money paid by the state in federal taxes
Statehood
Each state decides for itself, they may chose between 2-9 delegates
What ocean is on the East Coast of America?
Pacific
Atlantic
Indian
Arctic
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific
Atlantic
Indian
Arctic
Which coast in Washinton DC located?
East Coast
West Coast
A US Senator represents ______________
Their hometown
Their district
Their state
The United States of America
A member of the House of Representative represents ___________
Their hometown
Their state
Their district
The US of America
Which of the following best describes Martin Luther King Jr?
19th Century Civil Rights Activist which fought against Jim Crow Laws
Civil Rights activist who was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald
Fought for Women’s Suffrage
Leader of the Civil Rights movement; Montgomery Bus Boycott and March on Washington
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
President Pro Tempore
Vice President
President of the United States
Speaker of the House
Which one of the following was NOT a cause of the Civil War?
Issue of slavery
Issue of slavery
Difference in economies between the North and South.
State’s Rights
Great Britain taxing American colonist
Which of the following movements hit the high water mark during the 1950’s and 1960’s?
Womens Suffrage
Abortion Rights
Civil Rights
American Indepedence
What do the stripes represent on the American Flag?
The original colonies
The 13 puritan/pilgrim settlements
The 13 rights in the Constitution.
The blood and purity of the American revolution
What do the stars represent on the American Flag?
The original colonies
The 13 puritan/pilgrim settlements
The first 13 states to ratify the Constitution
The blue background and stars represent America's new role amoung the world nations
Each star represents a state
Which one of the following states does NOT border Mexico?
California
Arizona
Texas
New Mexico
Nevada
Which one of the following states does NOT border Canada?
Oregon
Alaska
Idaho
Michigan
New York
Who is responsible for signing bills into laws?
Congress
President
Supreme Court
Senate
House of Representatives
Which of the fallowing was NOT a nation the US fought against in WW2?
Germany
Russia
Italy
Japan
What was the name of the war which was fought between the Yankees and the Confederates?
World War I
World War II
American Civil War
American Revolutionary War
Select the best answer, what is the responsibility of the President’s cabinet?
Evaluate the legislative process and which laws are in jeopardy of not passing
Advise the president in regards to foreign and domestic issues
Interpret the constitution
Give advice in regards to only economic issues and problems regarding national security
Which president was in the office during the American Civil War?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Which president was in office during World Was 1?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
What president was in office during most of World War 2?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Which state surround the majority of Washington DC?
Vermont
Florida
New York
Maryland
New Jersey
Which political party is the President?
Democrat
Republican
Neither
Who is the Vice President of the US?
Barack Obama
Joe Biden
Mike Pence
Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump
What do we call the first 10 amendments of the Constitution?
Preamble
Declaration of Independance
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
What is the 'supreme law' of the US?
Freedom of Speech
Bill of Rights
Love thy neighbor
Constitution
No taxaton without representation
Which of the following best describes what occured at the Constitutional Convention?
The founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independance
The Constitution was ratified by 9 of the 13 states, and thus became the law of the land
The Constitution was developed and then submitted to the states for ratification
The United States became a free and independent nation
What does someone show loyalty to when they say the Pledge of Alligence?
The Flag
The United States of America
The Flag and the USA
The president and Congress
Select the best answer, Why did the American colonies declare their Independence from Great Britain?
Great Britain wanted to ban slaves from being sold in America
The Colonies were stripped of their citizenship as British citizens
The colonist argued they were being taxed unfairly by the king and Parliament
The British Army became an aggressive occupying army which demanded impressment of American citizens
How many years do we elect the President to serve?
2
6
4
Unlimited
How many years do we elect a Senator to serve?
2
6
4
Unlimited
How many years do we elect a US Representative to serve?
2
4
6
Unlimited
Which best decribes an Amendment?
It is a legally binding act ratified by congress
It is a change to the Constitution ratified by 3/4 of the state conventions or state legislatures
It is a change to the Constitution in which the President and Congress agree to with 2/3 votes.
It is a law which passes by 2/3 of Congress over the veto of the President
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
It declared our freedom from Great Britain
It declared our freedom from France
It declared independence of American colonist and established the Constitution of the United States.
It declared all slaves in rebellious states free.
According to the constitution, when do citizens vote for the president?
The first Tuesday in November
November 4th
The first Monday in November following the first Tuesday
November 7th
The first Tuesday in November after the first Monday
Who is the Commander in Chief of the United States Armed forces?
President of the United States
President of the Senate
President Pro Tempore
Top rated general (5 star)
Vice President
According to the constitution, which of the following is NOT an expressed power granted to the Federal government?
Power to regulate commerce among the several states
Power to regulate education in and amongst the states and its territory
Power to declare war
Power to lay taxes for the purpose for the general welfare of the United States.
Who is the current governor of Iowa?
Chet Culver
Tom Latham
Kim Reynolds
Chuck Grassley
Terry Brandstad
What is the official name for the highest court in the land?
Superior Court of America
National Appeals Court of the United States
Federal Appeals Court of the United States
Supreme Court of the Unites States
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
50
100
400
235
How many Senators are there?
50
100
235
100
435
What is the total voting members are there in the federal congress?
535
100
50
435
235
What is the purpose of the Judicial branch of government
Enforce laws
Implement laws
Create laws
Formulate defense of laws
Interpret laws
What is the purpose of the legislative branch of government
What is the purpose of the legislative branch of government
Implement laws
Create laws
Formulate defense of laws
Interpret laws
What is the main purpose of the Executive branch of government?
Enforce laws
Implement laws
Create laws
Formulate defense of laws
Interpret laws
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