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

www.house.gov

www.whitehouse.gov

www.senate.gov

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

To pledge loyalty to a political party

To donate to political campaigns

To demonstrate knowledge of U.S. civics and government

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

The Executive Branch

The Judicial Branch

The Legislative Branch

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

Only the right to free speech

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

Only the responsibility to pay taxes

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

To promote economic growth and benefit society

To reduce government spending

To generate profit for private companies

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

A barter-based economy

A market-based system where private enterprise drives growth

A centrally planned economy

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8. What does the Pledge of Allegiance represent?

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

A contract to join the military

A law that must be followed

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

It can be amended and adapted over time

It is written in plain language

It expires after a set period

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

To enforce laws

To interpret laws

To make federal laws

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

A return to agrarian lifestyles

Decreased immigration

Urbanization and the growth of cities

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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. Which event marked the first organized meeting of colonial leaders to protest British policies?

The Boston Tea Party

The First Continental Congress

The Constitutional Convention

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17. 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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18. 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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19. What does the “Rule of Law” ensure in the U.S. government?

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

That laws are optional

That only citizens must obey laws

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

The Cold War

The Colonial Period

The Industrial Revolution

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22. Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

The Bill of Rights

The U.S. Constitution

The Federalist Papers

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

He signed the Declaration of Independence

He taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate corn and fish

He led a revolution against the British

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24. 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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25. 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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26. What type of government structure does federalism create?

A government ruled by local municipalities only

A centralized government with no state authority

A system where power is divided between national and state governments

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27. Which document formally ended the American Revolutionary War?

The Declaration of Independence

The Treaty of Paris (1783)

The Constitution

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

The 19th Amendment

The 15th Amendment

The 26th Amendment

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

The discovery of natural resources

The process by which a non-citizen becomes a citizen

The founding of new states

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