1. U.S. Citizenship Interview Preparation

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

3. Why do you want to become a U.S. citizen? I want to move my family here. I want a government job. I want social benefits. I want to vote. I want a U.S. passport. I want to be on a jury.

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

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

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

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

8. 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. To go to jury duty. To protect or defend this country. To be drafted in wartime.

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

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

11. 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

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

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

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

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

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

17. 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

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