1. Questions for the Current Citizenship Test*
Quiz: The 3 Branches of Government
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*These questions are on the Current Citizenship Test that will be offered to students who file their N-400 before October 1, For more information, see

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3. In what month do we vote for the President?
January
March
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November
December

4. How many times may a Senator or a Congressman be re-elected?
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There is no limit

5. What is the head executive of a city government called?
The Mayor
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The Governor
The President
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

6. Who makes the Federal laws in the United States?
The President
The citizens of the United States
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Congress
The Supreme Court

7. For how long is the President elected?
2 years
4 years
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6 years
10 years

8. What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
To Create new laws
To enforce laws
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To interpret and explain the laws
To nominate the President

9. What is the legislative branch of our government?
The Supreme Court
Congress
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The President, the cabinet, and the department under
the cabinet members
The Electoral College

10. Who elects the President of the United States?
Congress
The President
The citizens of the United States
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The Electoral College

11. In what month is the new President inaugurated?
January
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March
November
December

12. What special group advises the President?
The Electoral College
The Supreme Court
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The Cabinet
Congress

13. Who elects Congress? Yes! The Supreme Court The President
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The citizens of the United States
The Electoral College

14. For how long do we elect each member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
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4 years
6 years
8 years

15. What is the executive of a state government called?
The Mayor
The Governor
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The President
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

16. For how long do we elect each Senator?
2 years
4 years
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6 years
8 years

17. Who signs bills into law?
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
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The President
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

18. Who meets in the U.S. Capitol building?
Congress
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The Supreme Court
Mayors
The Electoral College

19. How many Supreme Court Justices are there?4 5
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20. Who is the current Governor of the state you live in?
Dick Durbin
Richard Daley
Barack Obama
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Rod R. Blagojevich

21. How many full terms can a President serve?
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4 full terms
8 full terms

22. Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government?
The Mayor
The Governor
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The President
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

23. Who is Commander-in-Chief of the United States military?
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
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The President

24. Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President die?
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The Secretary of State

25. How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?50
100
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435
535

26. What group has the power to declare war?
Congress
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The President
The citizens of the United States
The Electoral College

27. How many Senators are there in Congress?50
100
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435
535

28. What is the executive branch of our government?
The Supreme Court
Congress
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The President, the cabinet, and the departments
under the cabinet members
The Electoral College

29. Who becomes President if the President dies?
The Vice President
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The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The Secretary of State

30. What is the highest part of the Judiciary Branch of our Government?
The Supreme Court
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Congress
The President, the cabinet, and the departments
under the cabinet members
The Electoral College

31. What makes up Congress? Yes!
The Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches
The Senate and the House of Representatives
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The President, the cabinet, and the departments
under the cabinet members
The Supreme Court

32. Who nominates judges for the Supreme Court?
The Electoral College
Congress
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The President
The Chief Justice

33. Where is the White House located?
New York City
Washington State
Pennsylvania
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Washington, DC

34. This is the end. How did you do?
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Making flashcards of the questions.
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36. Study hard and then try again!
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You can try:
Making flashcards of the questions.
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Study hard and then try again!

37. Congratulations!
Good Job!
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