This Teacher Jennifer from US Citizenship Podcast.
Today we will listen to our interview with Officer David.
He will ask (all of) the USCIS civics questions (in random order).
Let's get started.
What is a supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What is the economic system in the United States?
a market economy
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435 voting members
If both the president and the vice-president can no longerserve, who will become president?
the Speaker of the House
Under our Constitution some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
"What is one power of the federal government?" Is that what you said?
Yes
One power of the federal government is to print money.
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of speech (and) freedom of the press
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes w
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Louisiana Territory
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Name one U.S. territory.
Guam
What does the Constitution do?
the Constitution sets up the government
What is the rule of law?
The rule of law is no one is above the law; everyone must follow the law.
We elect a US Representative for how many years?
Two years
Who is the commander-in-chief of the military?
the president
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the States. What is one power of the states?
to give drivers licenses (give a driver’s license)
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
We show loyalty to the United States.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800's.
One war? the Civil War
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
He was in World War II.
Name one state that borders Canada.
Alaska
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress
Name your US Representative.
Ro Khanna
Who signs bills to become laws?
the president
Who is the governor of your state?
Gavin Newsom
What is one promise you will make when you become a United States citizen?
I promise to be loyal to the United States.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
Name the US war between the North and the South.
the Civil War
During the Cold War what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California
What is an amendment?
An amendment is a change the Constitution.
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
all the people of the state
Who vetoes bills?
the president
What is the capital of your state?
Sacramento
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and older
There were 13 original states. Name three.
New York, New Jersey, and New Hampshire
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
the Civil Rights movement
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC
What we call the ten amendments of the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the president
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
because there's more people (because they have more people)
What does the cabinet do?
advises the president
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote and join a political party
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
the Constitution was written
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
He freed the slaves.
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
He fought for civil rights.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
in New York (Harbor)
What was one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
freedom of speech
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
We elect a president for how many years?
four years
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of State and Secretary of Labor
What is the political party of the president now?
Republican
What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves
What major event happened on September 11th, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27 amendments
What are the two parts of the United States Congress?
the Senate and the House of Representatives
In what month do we vote for president?
We vote for president in November.
What does the the judicial branch do?
The judicial branch interprets the law. (The judicial branch decides if a law goes against the Constitution).
What is the name of a Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
between their eighteenth (18) and twenty-sixth (26) birthdays
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Alexander Hamilton
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
She fought for women’s rights.
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Navajo
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
one star for each state
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
The Declaration of Independence announced our freedom (independence) from Great Britain.
How many United States senators are there?
100 (senators)
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
There are four to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
People 18 years and older can vote.
What is one reason colonists came to America?
They came to America for freedom.
Name one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for.
He was a US diplomat.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Vietnam War
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi
What is the name of the national anthem?
the Star-Spangled Banner
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six years
What is the name of a vice president of a United States now?
Mike Pence
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
nine (justices)
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury (and vote in a federal election)
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
George Washington
Who was the president during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
What is freedom of religion?
Freedom of religion is you can practice any religion or not practice of religion.
Who is one of your state's United States senators?
Kamala Harris
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the vice president
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?
The Chief Justice is John Roberts.
Name one right only for United States citizens.
to vote in a federal election
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Who was the first president?
George Washington
Who was the president during the Great Depression and World War II
Franklin Roosevelt
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic (Ocean)
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Veterans Day and Memorial Day
Officer David, what are your two favorite national holidays?
Independence Day
and Christmas
My favorite one is Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Why isn't there a Susan B. Anthony Day?
There should be a Susan B. Anthony Day!
Can you tell USCIS that it should have a Susan B. Anthony Day?
I'll see what they say. I'll put it pass them.
Is there anything else that you would like to say to the people who are preparing for their citizenship interview?
Good luck!
Thanks to the students and staff of Milpitas Adult School.
Special thanks goes out to Officer David and all the fine officers from USCIS.
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