1. U.S. Citizenship Interview Preparation

2. State your full name.
My name is_____________________.

3. I am here for my citizenship interview.
Why are you here today?
I want to become a citizen.
I am here for my citizenship interview.
I’m ready to take the citizenship test.

4. Why do you want to become a U.S. citizen?
I want to vote.
I want a better life for myself and my family.
I want a U.S. passport.
I want to move my family here.

5. What is the capital of your state?
Sacramento is the capital of California.

6. Who was the first president of the U.S.?
George Washington was the first
president of the United States.

7. What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C. is the capital of the
United States.

8. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration
of Independence.

9. What is a promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
To obey the laws of this country.
To be loyal to the United States.

10. What is a right or freedom from the first amendment?
Freedom of speech.
Freedom of religion.
Freedom of the press.
Freedom of assembly.
Freedom to petition.

11. What are the two parts of Congress?
The two parts are the
Senate
and the House of Representatives.

12. What is an important thing Abraham Lincoln did?
He freed all the slaves.
He saved the Union.
He led the Northern Army during the Civil War.
He was the Northern U.S. President

13. Name a branch or part of Government.
Executive Branch / The President.
Legislative Branch / The Congress.
Judicial Branch / The Federal Courts.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial

14. When is the last day you can send in your federal tax forms?
The last day is April 15th.

15. What did Martin Luther King do?
He worked for Civil Rights.
He led non-violent protests.
He fought for equality for all Americans.

16. Where is the Statue of Liberty?
She’s in New York Harbor.
She’s on Liberty Island.

17. What is a responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Citizens vote in federal elections.
Citizens serve on juries.
Citizens fight in American wars.
Citizens can be drafted into the military during wartime.

18. What is a war fought by the United States in the 1900’s?
World War One
World War Two
The Korean War
The Vietnam War
The Persian Gulf War

19. Name a state that borders Mexico?
West to East, they are:
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas