U.S. Citizenship Civics Practice Test #3
In February 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS, announced it will scrap former
President Trump’s revised naturalization civics test and restore the previous 2008
version of the civics test.
Boundless has created five U.S. civics practice tests based on the 2008 version of the test.
In this video, you will be presented with a question followed by four multiple choice
options. Answers will be revealed after five seconds.
A few things to note: there is no time limit in the real civics exam, and some adjudicators
will allow applicants to skip questions and come back to them later. Questions are selected
at random.
Let’s get started.
What happened at the Constitutional Convention? · The Emancipation Proclamation was written
· The Virginia Declaration of Rights was written
· The Declaration of Independence was written · The Constitution was written
Answer: the constitution was written
In 1787, 55 representatives went to Philadelphia. They came from 12 of the 13 original states,
and they talked about how to design the government. After the Constitutional Convention, the states
agreed to adopt the Constitution.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? · Ten (10)
· Twelve (12) · Nine (9)
· Eleven (11)
Answer: Nine
The president nominates Supreme Court justices. The Senate votes to confirm them. Supreme
Court justices have the job for life or until they decide to retire.
What is freedom of religion? · You must choose a religion
· No one can practice a religion · You can’t choose the time you practice
your religion · You can practice any religion or not practice
a religion
Answer: you can practice any religion or not practice a religion
Freedom to practice different religions is part of American life. It is part of the First
Amendment to the Constitution. Everyone living in the United States has religious freedom.
They can choose to practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
Name one right only for United States citizens. · Freedom of speech
· Attend public school · Run for federal office
· Freedom of religion
Answer: run for federal office
Only United States citizens can vote in federal elections and run for federal office. Citizens
make laws through elected representatives. Many naturalized citizens have been elected
as U.S. senators and U.S. representatives. However, naturalized citizens cannot run for
president.
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
· Quebec · The Louisiana Territory
· Hawaii · Alaska
Answer: The Louisiana Territory
After the United States gained independence, many Americans believed that the country should
expand. In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory for $15 million.
This land doubled the size of the United States. After the United States bought the Louisiana
Territory, many more settlers moved west.
As of September 2021, what is the political party of the President now?
· Green party · Democratic party
· Republican Party · Independent Party
Answer: Democratic party
Today, there are two major political parties, the Democrats and the Republicans. The political
party of the president might change in each election.
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
· Austria-Hungry, Japan, and Germany · Japan, China, and Vietnam
· The Soviet Union, Germany, and Italy · Japan, Germany, and Italy
Answer: Japan, Germany, and Italy
The United States entered World War II because Japan bombed the United States at Pearl Harbor
in 1941. Japan was an ally of Germany and Italy. Together they formed the "Axis powers."
The United States and its allies won the war in 1945 against Germany, Italy, and Japan.
If both the President and the Vice President can long longer serve, who becomes President?*
· The President pro Tempore · The Secretary of State
· The Speaker of the House · The Secretary of the Treasury
Answer: The Speaker of the House
The Speaker of the House is the leader of the House of Representatives. If both the
president and the vice president can no longer serve, the Speaker of the House becomes the
president of the United States. This has never occurred in American history.
Who was president during WWI? · Warren Harding
· Woodrow Wilson · Franklin Roosevelt
· Theodore Roosevelt
Answer: Woodrow Wilson
WWI started in 1914. Many countries in Europe and other places fought each other during
World War I. Woodrow Wilson and others in the United States did not want to enter World
War I, but in 1917, German submarines attacked American ships. Woodrow Wilson decided the
United States had to fight in the war. Congress agreed and declared war.
What are the two major political parties in the United States?*
· Democratic-Republican and Whigs · Reform and Green
· American and Blue-Moose · Democratic and Republican
Answer: democratic and republican
Political parties are groups of people who organize to help candidates win elections
and to create public policies. The members of the two major political parties are called
the Democrats and the Republicans. The symbol of a donkey represents the Democrats. The
symbol of an elephant represents the Republicans.
Who is in charge of the executive branch? · The Prime Minister
· The Chief Justice · The President
· The Speaker of the House
Answer: the president
The president signs and enforces laws. The president is the commander in chief of the
military, and the president represents the United States to other countries. He or she
signs treaties with other countries.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
· World War II · Korean War
· Mexican-American War · World War I
Answer: Mexican-American War
The United States fought four wars in the 1800s: the War of 1812, the Mexican-American
War, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War. The United States fought Mexico in the
Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1848. The United States wanted to expand west. The land
that was once part of Mexico became part of the United States. That land now forms the
states of California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming.
Name one problem that led to the Civil War. · Oil
· Westward Expansion · Sugar
· Slavery
Answer: slavery
Disagreements over slavery and other issues led to the Civil War. Some people believed
slavery should be illegal, while other people did not. Many people in the South believed
their economy and daily life needed slaves. The South fought the North because they wanted
states' rights to keep slavery legal. The North won the war in 1865, and slavery became
illegal in all states. Slavery, economic reasons, and states' rights were problems that led
to the Civil War.
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
· Twenty-one (21) · Ten (10)
· Twenty-seven (27) · Twenty-three (23)
Answer: 27
Amendments are changes to the Constitution. Congress added the first ten amendments in
1791. They are called the Bill of Rights. Since then, the government has added more
amendments. The Twenty-seventh Amendment was added in 1992.
Who signs bills to become laws? · The Chief Justice
· The Secretary of State · The President
· The Vice President
Answer: the president
A bill is a proposed law. Members of Congress write bills to address issues that are important
to the American people. They vote on bills. If Congress accepts a bill, they send it to
the president to be signed. If the president agrees with the bill, the president signs
it. Then the bill becomes a law.
Why did the colonists fight the British? · Because of high taxes
· Because the British army stayed in their houses
· Because they didn’t have self-government · All of the above
Answer: all of the above
When the American colonies formed, they were part of Britain. Britain increased taxes for
colonists on things they bought and used every day, like tea. Many colonists were angry because
no one represented their needs in the British government. Colonists believed they did not
have self-government. The British forced colonists to allow British soldiers to sleep and eat
in their homes. The colonists joined together to fight Britain and gain independence.
There were 13 original states. Name 3. · Washington, Oregon, and California
· New York, Kentucky, and Georgia · Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida
· Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
Answer: Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
The 13 original states were New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, and Georgia. The 13 original states were the first 13 British colonies.
What is the name of the Vice President as of September 2021?
· Joe Biden · Donald J. Trump
· Dick Cheney · Kamala Harris
Answer: Kamala Harris
The vice president advises the president. If the president can no longer serve, the
vice president becomes the president. The vice president is also the president of the
U.S. Senate. He or she votes in the Senate when there is a tie.
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*
· Trial by jury · To vote
· Speech · To bear arms
Answer: speech
The First Amendment protects the right of speech, assembly, and press. It protects the
right to petition the government and freedom of religion. Democracy works only if people
can talk to each other and share their opinions.
What is the economic system in the United States?*
· Capitalist economy · Communist economy
· Socialist economy · None of the above
Answer: Capitalist economy
A capitalist economy is a market economy. Capitalism means that people, not the government,
own most businesses. In the United States, businesses decide what to sell. They decide
how much money to charge for products and services. Then people decide what they want
to buy. This is called a market economy. The economy is controlled by individual people
and businesses, not by the government.
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