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

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

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Harry S. Truman

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

Socialism

Feudalism

Capitalism (market-based economy)

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

www.whitehouse.gov

www.house.gov

www.senate.gov

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

Expatriation

Immigration

Naturalization

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What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

To write laws

To enforce laws

To interpret laws

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

www.supremecourt.gov

www.congress.gov

www.whitehouse.gov

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

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Unemployment Rate

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What was a direct consequence of the Emancipation Proclamation?

It ended the Revolutionary War

It began Westward Expansion

It mobilized African American soldiers to fight for the Union

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

Running for president

Serving on a jury

Joining the military

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What was the primary goal of the Cold War?

To annex territories in Asia

To establish free trade with Europe

To prevent the spread of communism

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

Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance only

Completing a multiple-choice test only

Reading, writing, and speaking in English

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What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

To declare independence from Britain

To promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

To outline civil rights

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

Secretary of State

Attorney General

Secretary of Defense

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

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

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

The Louisiana Purchase

The Boston Tea Party

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

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

Independence Day

Veterans Day

Memorial Day

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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

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What was one significant effect of the California Gold Rush?

The end of slavery in the U.S.

Rapid population growth and economic expansion in California

The start of the Civil War

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

Supply and demand

Government spending

Taxation

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

The 14th Amendment

The 13th Amendment

The 15th Amendment

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

Three full terms

One term

Two full terms

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

The Civil War

The War of 1812

The Mexican-American War

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

Four years

Two years

Six years

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

World War II

The Cold War

World War I

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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

Serving as judges

Running the government single-handedly

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

Magellan and Drake

Columbus and Vespucci

Lewis and Clark

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What document outlines the eligibility process and requirements for naturalization?

The Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet

The Declaration of Independence

The Bill of Rights

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

The Spanish-American War

World War I

The Civil War

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

The Indian Removal Act

The Homestead Act

The Emancipation Proclamation

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

The Civics Test

The Language Test

The History Exam

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