1. United States Citizenship exam review
Damonte ranch high school

2. Who was the first president of the united states also referred to as the father of our country?
George washington

3. Which war was Abraham Lincoln involved in?
Civil war

4. What is our date of independence
July 4

5. What ocean is on the east coast of the united states
Atlantic ocean

6. What did martin luther king jr. do?
Fought for civil rights

7. What are the two longest rivers in the united states?
Mississippi and missouri

8. Who wrote the declaration of independence
Thomas Jefferson

9. Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
Represents the original 13 colonies

10. Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One star for each state

11. What is the name of the national anthem?
The star spangled banner

12. Why did the colonists fight the british?
High taxes

13. What is one reason the colonists came to america?
Religious freedom and economic prosperity

14. What is the American war that was fought between the north and the south ?
Civil war

15. What was the reason that led to the civil war?
slavery

16. What did susan b Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights (voting)

17. Where is the statue of liberty located?
New york

18. What is the deadline for filing federal income taxes?
April 15

19. What three major countries did the united states fight in wwII?
Germany, japan and italy

20. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans (Indians)

21. Who is in charge 0f the executive branch in america?
The president

22. The judicial branch or the courts
Who is in charge of determining whether or not a law goes against the constitution?
The judicial branch or the courts

23. What are two ways that citizens can get involved in government?
Join a party, join a movement, vote, run for office, volunteer for a campaign, join a interest group

24. What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans

25. When was the declaration of independence adopted?
July 4, 1776

26. What happened at the constitutional convention ?
Wrote the constitution

27. When was the constitution written?
1787

28. How many amendments are in the constitution?27

29. Who was the oldest member at the constitutional convention?
Benjamin Franklin

30. What territory did the us buy from france in 1803?
Louisiana

31. What is one promise made when becoming a citizen of the us?
To defend the constitution

32. At what age must all men register for the selective service?18

33. What did the emancipation proclamation do?
Freed the slaves in confederate states

34. Who was president during wwi?
Woodrow wilson

35. What stops one branch from becoming to powerful?
Checks and balances

36. What are your first amendment rights?
Press, assembly, religion, speech

37. What war was fought from 1914-1918?
wwI

38. What is the supreme law of the land?
constitution

39. What does the constitution do?
Defines government and establishes the framework and organization of government

40. What are the first three words in the constitution?
We the people

41. What do we call the first 10 amendment to the constitution?
Bill of rights

42. what are the three rights stated in the declaration of independence ?
Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness

43. Who can veto a bill?
president

44. Everyone must follow the law. Even the leaders of the government
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law. Even the leaders of the government

45. Which of the following is a us territory? Cuba guam Hawaii panama

46. What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, judicial, executive

47. How many us senators are there?
100

48. Who makes federal laws ?
congress

49. What are the two branches of congress?
House of representatives and senate

50. Who becomes president if he/she can no longer perform the duties?
Vice-president

51. Which state borders Canada? Alaska Connecticut Oregon wisconsin

52. Who signs bills into laws?
president

53. What is the highest court in the land?
Supreme court

54. If the president and vp can no longer serve who becomes the president?
The speaker of the house of representatives

55. What are some exclusive federal powers?
Coin money, declare war, make treaties, control interstate commerce, raise an army

56. Who is considered the commander in chief?
President

57. How old must you be to vote?18

58. What are some exclusive powers to the states?
Set up elections, establish local courts, provide education, provide safety services, ratify amendments, establish local governments

59. Who are the authors of the federalist papers?
John jay, alexander Hamilton and james madison

60. what would we call the secretary of the treasury and the secretary of homeland security and secretary of state?
Presidents cabinet

61. Who was the president during the great depression and wwII?
Franklin roosevelt

62. In what war was president Eisenhower a general?
WWII

63. What was the biggest concern of the united states during the cold war?
Spread of communism

64. What movement tried to end racial discrimination in america?
Civil rights

65. What do we call a change to the constitution?
amendment

66. What historical event occurred on September 11th 2001?
Terrorist attacks on the united states

67. What amendments increased the voting population in america?
15th -All Males regardless of race
19th -Women
26th -18 year olds

68. What ocean is on the west coast of the united states?
Pacific ocean

69. Which us state borders mexico? Texas Arkansas Louisiana alabama

70. What is the capitol of the united states?
Washington d.c

71. What does the freedom of religion guarantee?
Citizens may choose their religion
Freedom to practice

72. How many representatives are in the house?
435

73. What is the economic system in the united states?
capitalism

74. How long is a us representatives term?
2 years

75. Who does a senator represent?
All the citizens from the state they were elected

76. What determines how many representatives each state receives?
Population of the state or congressional districts which is also determined by population.

77. How long is one term for a president?
4 years

78. What month is the election day for the president?
november

79. How many justices are on the supreme court?9

80. What are the two major political parties in america?
Democrats and republicans

81. What amendments increased the voting population in america?
15th -All Males regardless of race
19th -Women
26th -18 year olds