US Citizen Practice Test - Rights And Responsibilities

US Citizen Practice Test—Rights and Responsibilities. This is all about Rights and Responsibilities in the United States. In addition, some other topics will also be discussed. This practice test also consists of 30 multiple-choice questions.

This US Citizenship Practice Test on Rights and Responsibilities includes questions on Key rights guaranteed to everyone in the U.S. and the Responsibilities and duties of U.S. citizens (voting, jury duty, etc.).

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US Citizen Test - Rights and Responsibilities

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1. What is one of the main roles of Congress?

To enforce laws

To interpret laws

To make federal laws

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2. Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

The Bill of Rights

The U.S. Constitution

The Federalist Papers

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3. What does “taxation without representation” refer to?

Being taxed by a government without having a voice in its decisions

A type of sales tax

Paying taxes online

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4. What does “naturalization” refer to in U.S. history?

The process by which a non-citizen becomes a citizen

The discovery of natural resources

The founding of new states

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5. What does the Pledge of Allegiance represent?

A contract to join the military

A promise to honor and support the U.S. flag and country

A law that must be followed

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6. What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?

The original 13 colonies

13 founding fathers

13 states that existed at the time

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7. What is the significance of the phrase “a more perfect union” in the Preamble of the Constitution?

It indicates a complete overhaul of the government

It refers to the perfection of the founders

It signifies the aim to improve the country through unity

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8. What is one key responsibility citizens have when they take the naturalization test?

To donate to political campaigns

To demonstrate knowledge of U.S. civics and government

To pledge loyalty to a political party

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9. Which of these is a key element in the U.S. system of checks and balances?

The states can override federal laws

Each branch of government can limit the powers of the others

The President can control all branches

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10. What is the primary responsibility of the Cabinet?

To approve Supreme Court nominations

To advise the President on various issues

To write laws

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11. What does “citizen’s rights and responsibilities” include?

Only the right to free speech

Only the responsibility to pay taxes

Both the freedoms protected by the Constitution and civic duties like voting and jury duty

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12. What is one effect of industrialization on American society?

Urbanization and the growth of cities

Decreased immigration

A return to agrarian lifestyles

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13. Which historical document laid the groundwork for the U.S. system of government by establishing a set of rules?

The Constitution

The Federalist Papers

The Declaration of Independence

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14. What is one duty that comes with U.S. citizenship regarding the military?

Registering for Selective Service (for males 18-26)

Mandatory military service

Leading a military unit

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15. Which branch of government has the power to veto legislation?

The Executive Branch

The Judicial Branch

The Legislative Branch

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16. What significant role did Squanto play in early American history?

He taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate corn and fish

He led a revolution against the British

He signed the Declaration of Independence

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17. Which event marked the first organized meeting of colonial leaders to protest British policies?

The Constitutional Convention

The First Continental Congress

The Boston Tea Party

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18. What is the purpose of public goods, such as education and infrastructure, in the U.S. economy?

To reduce government spending

To generate profit for private companies

To promote economic growth and benefit society

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19. Which legal document must be taken as a pledge by new citizens?

The Bill of Rights

The Oath of Allegiance

The Naturalization Test

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20. Which of the following is a right granted to U.S. citizens, but not necessarily to non-citizens?

Running for federal office

Freedom of religion

Freedom of speech

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21. What does the term “living document” mean in reference to the Constitution?

It is written in plain language

It can be amended and adapted over time

It expires after a set period

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22. What type of government structure does federalism create?

A system where power is divided between national and state governments

A government ruled by local municipalities only

A centralized government with no state authority

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23. Which economic indicator tracks the change in the cost of goods and services over time?

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Unemployment Rate

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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24. What did the Articles of Confederation create?

A loose alliance of states with a weak central government

A system of checks and balances

A strong federal government

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25. What does the “Rule of Law” ensure in the U.S. government?

That laws are optional

That only citizens must obey laws

That everyone, including government officials, is subject to the law

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26. Which of the following best describes the U.S. economy?

A centrally planned economy

A barter-based economy

A market-based system where private enterprise drives growth

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27. Which document formally ended the American Revolutionary War?

The Treaty of Paris (1783)

The Declaration of Independence

The Constitution

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28. Which U.S. government website helps citizens find their House representative?

www.whitehouse.gov

www.senate.gov

www.house.gov

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29. Which U.S. historical period saw the rise of labor unions and efforts to improve working conditions?

The Colonial Period

The Cold War

The Industrial Revolution

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30. Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?

The 15th Amendment

The 19th Amendment

The 26th Amendment

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