US Citizenship Practice Test - System Of Government

US Citizenship Practice Test—System of Government. The test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions based explicitly on the United States System of Government and some mixed questions. At the end of the test you can check your score.

Our free US Citizenship Practice Test on the System of Government includes topics on Branches of government (executive, legislative, judicial), Federal vs. state powers, elected positions (president, senators, representatives), and the roles and responsibilities of government officials.

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US Citizenship Practice Test - System of Government

1 / 30

Which indicator measures the overall economic output of the U.S.?

Unemployment Rate

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

2 / 30

Which act led to the forced relocation of Native Americans in the 1830s?

The Indian Removal Act

The Emancipation Proclamation

The Homestead Act

3 / 30

Which process must a permanent resident go through to become a U.S. citizen?

Expatriation

Immigration

Naturalization

4 / 30

What test must applicants pass to demonstrate knowledge of U.S. civics?

The History Exam

The Civics Test

The Language Test

5 / 30

Who were the primary explorers sent to survey the Louisiana Territory?

Lewis and Clark

Columbus and Vespucci

Magellan and Drake

6 / 30

What basic economic concept explains how prices are determined by availability and desire?

Supply and demand

Taxation

Government spending

7 / 30

How many terms can a U.S. President serve consecutively?

One term

Two full terms

Three full terms

8 / 30

Which of these is a responsibility that comes with U.S. citizenship?

Serving on a jury

Running for president

Joining the military

9 / 30

What economic system is the U.S. based on?

Capitalism (market-based economy)

Feudalism

Socialism

10 / 30

Which government website can provide information about the current President and Vice President?

www.whitehouse.gov

www.supremecourt.gov

www.congress.gov

11 / 30

Which conflict was sparked by tensions over restrictions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles?

The Cold War

World War II

World War I

12 / 30

Which symbol represents the United States’ commitment to freedom and is often displayed at public events?

The Liberty Bell

The bald eagle

The American flag

13 / 30

What document outlines the eligibility process and requirements for naturalization?

The Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet

The Bill of Rights

The Declaration of Independence

14 / 30

Which amendment guarantees that all citizens are provided equal protection under the law?

The 13th Amendment

The 15th Amendment

The 14th Amendment

15 / 30

How long is a U.S. Senator’s term in office?

Four years

Six years

Two years

16 / 30

Which war solidified the U.S. borders in the early 19th century?

The Mexican-American War

The War of 1812

The Civil War

17 / 30

Which U.S. president led the nation during most of World War II?

Harry S. Truman

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Dwight D. Eisenhower

18 / 30

Who is known as the “Father of Our Country”?

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

19 / 30

What is required during the English Test portion of the naturalization process?

Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance only

Reading, writing, and speaking in English

Completing a multiple-choice test only

20 / 30

What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

To interpret laws

To enforce laws

To write laws

21 / 30

Where can citizens find information about their U.S. Senators?

www.house.gov

www.whitehouse.gov

www.senate.gov

22 / 30

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

To outline civil rights

To promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

To declare independence from Britain

23 / 30

What was the primary goal of the Cold War?

To establish free trade with Europe

To prevent the spread of communism

To annex territories in Asia

24 / 30

Which war was fought primarily between the northern and southern states over slavery?

The Civil War

The Spanish-American War

World War I

25 / 30

Which event marked the beginning of Westward Expansion in American history?

The Louisiana Purchase

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

The Boston Tea Party

26 / 30

What role do U.S. citizens play in maintaining democracy aside from voting?

Participating in civic activities such as joining community groups and writing to elected officials

Running the government single-handedly

Serving as judges

27 / 30

Which Cabinet-level position advises the President on foreign affairs?

Attorney General

Secretary of State

Secretary of Defense

28 / 30

What was a direct consequence of the Emancipation Proclamation?

It ended the Revolutionary War

It mobilized African American soldiers to fight for the Union

It began Westward Expansion

29 / 30

Which U.S. holiday honors the memory of the nation’s military personnel who died in service?

Veterans Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day

30 / 30

What was one significant effect of the California Gold Rush?

The start of the Civil War

Rapid population growth and economic expansion in California

The end of slavery in the U.S.

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