by Carmine Houser
Are you ready to challenge your understanding of the United States? This quiz will take you through the essential facts and figures that every aspiring citizen should know. From the founding fathers to the modern-day political system, each question is designed to test your knowledge and prepare you for the real citizenship test. Good luck, and remember, every question brings you one step closer to mastering the fundamentals of American citizenship!
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United States Citizenship Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who was the first President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
John Adams
2. What is the supreme law of the land?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
3. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
10
27
33
21
4. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
The Supreme Court and the Senate
The House of Representatives and the Supreme Court
The Senate and the Executive
5. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
6. What is the economic system in the United States?
Communism
Socialism
Capitalism
Feudalism
7. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Vice President
8. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
7
9
11
13
9. What is the capital of the United States?
New York City
Los Angeles
Washington, D.C.
Chicago
10. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Herbert Hoover
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
11. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights Movement
The Women’s Suffrage Movement
The Labor Movement
The Abolitionist Movement
12. What is the longest river in the United States?
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Colorado River
Ohio River
13. Who is the ‘Father of the Constitution’?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
14. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
15. What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?
America the Beautiful
God Bless America
The Star-Spangled Banner
My Country, ‘Tis of Thee
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