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

Naturalization

Immigration

Expatriation

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

www.senate.gov

www.house.gov

www.whitehouse.gov

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

The Language Test

The History Exam

The Civics Test

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

The Boston Tea Party

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

The Louisiana Purchase

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

Reading, writing, and speaking in English

Completing a multiple-choice test only

Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance only

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What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

To interpret laws

To enforce laws

To write laws

7 / 30

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

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

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

The 14th Amendment

The 15th Amendment

The 13th Amendment

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

Veterans Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day

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What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

To promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

To outline civil rights

To declare independence from Britain

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

Two years

Six years

Four years

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

World War I

The Civil War

The Spanish-American War

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

The Liberty Bell

The American flag

The bald eagle

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

The Mexican-American War

The War of 1812

The Civil War

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

The Cold War

World War I

World War II

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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

Running the government single-handedly

Serving as judges

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What was a direct consequence of the Emancipation Proclamation?

It mobilized African American soldiers to fight for the Union

It began Westward Expansion

It ended the Revolutionary War

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

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Unemployment Rate

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

Taxation

Government spending

Supply and demand

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What was the primary goal of the Cold War?

To annex territories in Asia

To prevent the spread of communism

To establish free trade with Europe

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

Magellan and Drake

Lewis and Clark

Columbus and Vespucci

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

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Harry S. Truman

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

www.whitehouse.gov

www.supremecourt.gov

www.congress.gov

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

Two full terms

Three full terms

One term

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What was one significant effect of the California Gold Rush?

The end of slavery in the U.S.

The start of the Civil War

Rapid population growth and economic expansion in California

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What document outlines the eligibility process and requirements for naturalization?

The Bill of Rights

The Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet

The Declaration of Independence

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

Feudalism

Socialism

Capitalism (market-based economy)

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

Attorney General

Secretary of Defense

Secretary of State

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