by Carleton Christie
Are you ready to challenge your understanding of what it means to be a US citizen? This quiz will take you through essential aspects of American history, government, and civic duties. Sharpen your knowledge and see how much you really know about the United States.
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US Citizenship Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the supreme law of the land?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Federalist Papers
2. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
The Bill of Rights
The Preamble
3. Who was the first President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
John Adams
4. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
7
9
11
13
5. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Obey the laws
Serve on a jury
Pay taxes
Attend school
6. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
7. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Alaska
Hawaii
Louisiana
Florida
8. What is the capital of the United States?
New York City
Los Angeles
Washington, D.C.
Chicago
9. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Nazi Germany
Imperial Japan
Communism
Fascism
10. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The Vice President
The Secretary of Defense
The President
The Chief Justice
11. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights Movement
The Women’s Suffrage Movement
The Labor Movement
The Temperance Movement
12. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
13. What is the economic system in the United States?
Socialism
Communism
Capitalism
Feudalism
14. Who is known as the ‘Father of the Constitution’?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
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