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 make federal laws

To enforce laws

To interpret laws

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

The Cold War

The Industrial Revolution

The Colonial Period

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4. 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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5. 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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6. Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?

The 26th Amendment

The 19th Amendment

The 15th Amendment

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

13 founding fathers

The original 13 colonies

13 states that existed at the time

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

Paying taxes online

A type of sales tax

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

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

To generate profit for private companies

To promote economic growth and benefit society

To reduce government spending

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

It can be amended and adapted over time

It expires after a set period

It is written in plain language

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

A return to agrarian lifestyles

Urbanization and the growth of cities

Decreased immigration

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13. What does the Pledge of Allegiance represent?

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

A law that must be followed

A contract to join the military

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

Mandatory military service

Registering for Selective Service (for males 18-26)

Leading a military unit

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15. 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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16. What did the Articles of Confederation create?

A strong federal government

A system of checks and balances

A loose alliance of states with a weak central government

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

www.senate.gov

www.whitehouse.gov

www.house.gov

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18. 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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19. Which of the following best describes the U.S. economy?

A centrally planned economy

A market-based system where private enterprise drives growth

A barter-based economy

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20. 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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21. 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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22. Which branch of government has the power to veto legislation?

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

The Judicial Branch

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

The founding of new states

The discovery of natural resources

The process by which a non-citizen becomes a citizen

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

The Oath of Allegiance

The Naturalization Test

The Bill of Rights

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25. What is the primary responsibility of the Cabinet?

To advise the President on various issues

To approve Supreme Court nominations

To write laws

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

Running for federal office

Freedom of speech

Freedom of religion

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

Unemployment Rate

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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28. Which document formally ended the American Revolutionary War?

The Constitution

The Declaration of Independence

The Treaty of Paris (1783)

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29. 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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30. Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

The U.S. Constitution

The Bill of Rights

The Federalist Papers

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