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Citizenship Test: Democracy, Rights and Duties
Practice questions on democratic principles, rights and responsibilities, based on the topics of the US naturalization civics test (our own wording).
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- What is the supreme law of the United States?QuestionThe Constitution
- What does the Constitution do?QuestionIt sets up the government, defines its powers and protects basic rights
- What are the first three words of the Constitution?QuestionWe the People
- What does 'We the People' show about the government?QuestionThat the government's power comes from the people
- What is an amendment?QuestionA change or addition to the Constitution
- What do we call the first ten amendments?QuestionThe Bill of Rights
- How many amendments does the Constitution have?QuestionTwenty-seven (27)
- What did the Declaration of Independence do?QuestionAnnounced that the colonies were free from Great Britain
- Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?QuestionThomas Jefferson
- On what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted?QuestionJuly 4, 1776
- Name two rights listed in the Declaration of Independence.QuestionLife, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
- What is freedom of religion?QuestionYou may practice any religion, or none
- What is the economic system of the United States?QuestionA capitalist or market economy
- What is the rule of law?QuestionEveryone, including leaders, must obey the law, and no one is above it
- Name one right guaranteed by the First Amendment.QuestionSpeech, religion, assembly, press, or petitioning the government
- What is freedom of the press?QuestionThe right to publish news and opinions without government control
- What is the right to petition?QuestionThe right to ask the government to fix a problem
- Who can vote in federal elections?QuestionUS citizens aged 18 and older
- Name one right only for US citizens.QuestionVoting in federal elections, or running for federal office
- What rights do all people living in the US have?QuestionFreedom of speech, religion, assembly and others in the Bill of Rights
- What does a person promise in the Oath of Allegiance?QuestionTo give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution and obey the laws
- Name two promises in the Oath of Allegiance.QuestionObey the laws, serve in the military or do work of national importance if needed
- Name one duty of every citizen.QuestionObeying laws, paying taxes, or serving on a jury when called
- Name one responsibility only for citizens.QuestionServing on a jury, or voting in federal elections
- How old must you be to vote?QuestionEighteen
- What is a jury?QuestionA group of citizens who decide the facts in a trial
- What do Americans do on Election Day?QuestionVote for leaders and on issues
- When is Election Day for federal offices?QuestionIn November
- What must men register for at age 18?QuestionSelective Service, the military draft registration system
- Why is paying taxes a duty?QuestionTaxes fund roads, schools, defense and other public services
- When are federal income taxes due?QuestionApril 15, in most years
- What is a political party?QuestionA group of people with similar ideas who work to elect leaders
- Name the two major political parties in the US.QuestionDemocratic and Republican
- What is a citizen?QuestionA full member of a country with rights and responsibilities
- What is naturalization?QuestionThe process by which a foreign-born person becomes a citizen
- What does 'equal justice under law' mean?QuestionThe law applies the same way to everyone
- What is due process?QuestionFair legal procedures before the government takes life, liberty or property
- What is the right to a speedy and public trial?QuestionA defendant is tried promptly and in the open, guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment
- What does the Fifth Amendment protect?QuestionThe right not to testify against yourself and to due process
- What does the Fourth Amendment protect?QuestionPeople from unreasonable searches and seizures
- What is the right to bear arms?QuestionThe Second Amendment right to keep and carry weapons, subject to laws
- What does the Eighth Amendment forbid?QuestionCruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail
- What is freedom of assembly?QuestionThe right to gather peacefully in groups
- What is freedom of speech?QuestionThe right to express ideas without government punishment, with limits
- What is a constitutional right?QuestionA right protected by the Constitution
- What is a civil right?QuestionA right to equal treatment, such as voting and equal protection
- What is a civic duty?QuestionSomething citizens should do to help the community and country
- What is volunteering?QuestionGiving your time to help others without pay
- What is the pursuit of happiness?QuestionThe freedom to seek a good life in your own way
- Why do we have a Constitution?QuestionTo create a lasting government with limited power and protected rights
- Who has the final say in a democracy?QuestionThe people, by voting
- What does 'limited government' mean?QuestionThe government can only do what the Constitution and laws allow
- What is representative democracy?QuestionPeople elect representatives to make laws for them
- What is the Pledge of Allegiance?QuestionA promise of loyalty to the flag and the republic
- What is a patriot?QuestionSomeone who loves and supports their country
- What is the Preamble?QuestionThe opening statement of the Constitution that states its purposes
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