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

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

That only citizens must obey laws

That laws are optional

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3. Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

The Bill of Rights

The U.S. Constitution

The Federalist Papers

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

The original 13 colonies

13 states that existed at the time

13 founding fathers

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

www.whitehouse.gov

www.house.gov

www.senate.gov

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

The 15th Amendment

The 26th Amendment

The 19th Amendment

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

A type of sales tax

Paying taxes online

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

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

Mandatory military service

Leading a military unit

Registering for Selective Service (for males 18-26)

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

The Legislative Branch

The Judicial Branch

The Executive Branch

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10. What does the Pledge of Allegiance represent?

A contract to join the military

A law that must be followed

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

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

He signed the Declaration of Independence

He led a revolution against the British

He taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate corn and fish

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

To pledge loyalty to a political party

To demonstrate knowledge of U.S. civics and government

To donate to political campaigns

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

The discovery of natural resources

The founding of new states

The process by which a non-citizen becomes a citizen

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14. What type of government structure does federalism create?

A centralized government with no state authority

A system where power is divided between national and state governments

A government ruled by local municipalities only

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15. 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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16. Which document formally ended the American Revolutionary War?

The Constitution

The Treaty of Paris (1783)

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 Boston Tea Party

The First Continental Congress

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

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Unemployment Rate

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

Freedom of speech

Running for federal office

Freedom of religion

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

A barter-based economy

A centrally planned economy

A market-based system where private enterprise drives growth

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

It is written in plain language

It expires after a set period

It can be amended and adapted over time

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22. What did the Articles of Confederation create?

A system of checks and balances

A strong federal government

A loose alliance of states with a weak central government

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23. 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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24. What is one of the main roles of Congress?

To make federal laws

To interpret laws

To enforce laws

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

The President can control all branches

Each branch of government can limit the powers of the others

The states can override federal laws

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

The Colonial Period

The Industrial Revolution

The Cold War

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

The Naturalization Test

The Oath of Allegiance

The Bill of Rights

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

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

Only the responsibility to pay taxes

Only the right to free speech

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

The Declaration of Independence

The Constitution

The Federalist Papers

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30. What is the primary responsibility of the Cabinet?

To write laws

To approve Supreme Court nominations

To advise the President on various issues

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