Civics Naturalization Test Quiz

Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test

• The naturalization test comprises 100 civics questions.
• Applicants are asked up to 10 questions.
• Applicants must answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly to pass.
• Some answers may change due to elections or appointments.
• Applicants need to use the most current answers available.
• Incorrect answers will not be accepted.
• While there might be multiple correct answers, applicants should use the provided answers.

A: Principles of American Democracy

• 1. What is the supreme law of the land?

  • The Constitution

• 2. What does the Constitution do?

  • Sets up the government.
  • Defines the government.
  • Protects basic rights of Americans.

• 3. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

  • We the People

• 4. What is an amendment?

  • A change or addition to the Constitution.

• 5. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

  • The Bill of Rights

• 6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

  • Speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government

• 7. How many amendments does the Constitution have?

  • Twenty-seven (27)

B: System of Government

• 13. Name one branch or part of the government.

  • Congress (legislative), President (executive), the courts (judicial).

• 14. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

  • Checks and balances and separation of powers

• 15. Who is in charge of the executive branch?

  • The President

• 16. Who makes federal laws?

  • Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)

• 17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

  • The Senate and House of Representatives

• 18. How many U.S. Senators are there?

  • One hundred (100)

Test your knowledge on the principles of American democracy with this quiz based on the Naturalization Test. Answer questions about the Constitution, self-government, and fundamental rights of Americans. This quiz focuses on the essential civics knowledge needed for naturalization in the United States.