South Carolina US Citizenship Practice Test

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• What is the supreme law of the land?
• What is an amendment?
• What was one significant action taken by Abraham Lincoln?
• Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
• What is the highest court in the United States?
• What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
• What does the celebration of Memorial Day signify for families?
• Who is the Governor of South Carolina?
• What year was the first Labor Day celebrated in the United States?
• How many amendments does the Constitution have?
• How many amendments does the Bill of Rights have?
• What right is protected under the First Amendment?
• When must all men register for the Selective Service?
• Who is often called the "Father of Our Country"?
• Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
• Benjamin Franklin also served in which role during the Revolutionary War?
• At what age must citizens be to vote in presidential elections?
• What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
• What was a significant outcome of the Civil Rights Movement?
• What mechanism prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
• Which of these is NOT typically associated with Memorial Day?
• At what age must citizens be to vote for President?
• What are the first three words of the Constitution that signify the idea of self-government?
• Labor Day is held in which month of the year?
• What is freedom of religion?
• What action is often credited to Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War?
• In what year was the Constitution of the United States written?
• What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
• Who has the authority to declare war?
• Which of the following states borders Mexico?
• Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
• Which of the following is NOT a state that borders Canada?
• What are the first three words of the Constitution?
• When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
• What event is associated with the Declaration of Independence?
• What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
• Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
• Who is known as the Father of our Country?
• Which of the following is a power of the states?
• What does the rule of law entail?
• Who are your state's U.S. Senators now?
• What is a fundamental aspect of the government structure in the US?
• What is one responsibility that is only for US citizens?
• Which of the following is a way that Americans can participate in their democracy?
• What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
• What is the highest court in the United States?
• What is the significance of the 50 stars on the American flag?
• Which amendment to the Constitution allows citizens 18 and older to vote?
• What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
• What is the term used to describe checks on government power?
• What is one reason colonists came to America?
• What major social issue did the Emancipation Proclamation address?
• Which of the following events is commonly associated with Memorial Day?
• Which war was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
• What is an amendment?
• Who was the first President of the United States?
• Which war was fought to gain independence from Great Britain?
• What territory did the United States acquire from France in 1803?
• What is often regarded as a fundamental principle of the United States government?
• What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
• What is the legal voting age in the United States?
• Who was a prominent leader in the fight for women's rights?
• What is the capital of South Carolina?
• What type of holiday is Labor Day considered?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• What is one reason colonists came to America?
• Which branch of government interprets laws?
• Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
• What is an example of a responsibility of citizenship?
• What is the capital city of the United States?
• Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
• For how many years is a US President elected?
• What document outlines the fundamental laws and principles of the United States government?
• Registration for Selective Service occurs at which age range?
• Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
• What does the United States Constitution do?
• Memorial Day is observed in which month?
• What is the name of the national anthem?
• Who is one of your state's current US Senators from South Carolina?
• Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
• Who is the current Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court?
• What action did the government take against Japanese Americans during World War II?
• What is one promise made when becoming a United States citizen?
• Which President issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
• What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
• Who was the first President of the United States?
• What is the significance of Memorial Day?
• Who is currently the Vice President of the United States?
• What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
• Which of the following was NOT a writer of the Constitution?
• Who was the President of the United States during World War I?
• What does the Constitution do?
• What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
• What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
• What did Susan B. Anthony fight for?
• What was one reason the colonists sought independence?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• What does the rule of law signify in the United States?
• What is the southernmost US state that borders Mexico?
• Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
• For how many years are US Senators elected?
• What movement was led by Martin Luther King Jr.?
• Who is responsible for making federal laws?
• What are two rights enjoyed by everyone living in the United States?
• Which of the following wars occurred first?
• What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?
• Who is in charge of the executive branch of the US government?
• What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
• Which of the following was a significant event during the American Revolution?
• Who has the power to veto bills?
• Which branch of government is responsible for making federal laws?
• Voting is considered which of the following in a democracy?
• Who has the power to declare war?
• Which of the following is NOT a national US holiday?
• In addition to the President, which position is part of the executive branch?
• If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
• Which amendment abolished slavery?
• In what century did Labor Day become an official holiday in the United States?
• Which event is celebrated on Independence Day?
• Name one of the original states.
• Which of the following is NOT a branch of the government?
• Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
• What are the two major political parties in the United States?
• In which year was the Constitution ratified?
• Who was the first President of the United States?
• What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
• What document outlines the principles of American government?
• What is one right only for United States citizens?
• Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II?
• Which promise relates to loyalty as a US citizen?
• Which movement aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in the United States?
• Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
• What idea did the Gettysburg Address express?
• What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
• What is the economic system in the United States?
• Which of the following is an example of a U.S. territory?
• What is the highest court in the United States?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• Why did the colonists fight the British?
• What do we celebrate on the Fourth of July?
• When do we celebrate Labor Day in the United States?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• What is the main function of the judicial branch?
• What is one promise you make when you become a US citizen?
• How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
• What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
• What does the Declaration of Independence do?
• How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
• Which of the following is a Cabinet-level position?
• When was the Constitution written?
• What significant event took place in the U.S. in 1861?
• What is one power of the federal government?
• What is the ocean located on the East Coast of the United States?
• How many US Senators are there in total?
• Who is involved in the legislative branch?
• What principle does the economic system of capitalism emphasize?
• How can Americans actively participate in their democracy?
• What is the capital of South Carolina?
• What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
• Under our Constitution, what is one power of the federal government?
• Which of the following statements about Congress is true?
• Labor Day marks the unofficial end of which season in the United States?
• What did the Declaration of Independence do?
• Which President served during both the Great Depression and World War II?
• In addition to Tim Scott, who is another US Senator from South Carolina?
• Who is known for the phrase "I have a dream"?
• Which of the following freedoms is included in the rights of all US citizens?
• Who signs bills to become laws?
• If the President can no longer serve, who takes over the presidency?
• Which day do we observe Memorial Day?
• What does the Constitution do?
• Which of the following is a right for everyone living in the US?
• What is one power of the states under the Constitution?
• Labor Day originated as a celebration of which group of individuals?
• Which war is associated with the struggle for U.S. territorial expansion in the 1800s?
• For how many years do we elect a US Representative?
• Which amendment to the Constitution provides the right to vote regardless of race?
• Which of the following is a right that is guaranteed to U.S. citizens?
• What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
• Which amendment provides the right to vote regardless of race?
• What is the name of the current Vice President of the United States?
• Which branch of the government is primarily responsible for lawmaking?
• How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
• Who is represented by a US Senator?
• Which holiday is celebrated to honor workers?
• What is the main activity Americans engage in on Labor Day?
• What is the last day to send in federal income tax forms?
• What movement aimed to end racial discrimination?
• What is the economic system in the United States?
• What are the two major political parties in the US?
• Which document outlines the rights of citizens in the United States?
• What is the political party of the current President?
• What is one right only for US citizens?
• What is one right or freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?
• What is one right that is only for United States citizens?
• Under the government system, what is the role of the President?
• What do we pledge loyalty to when reciting the Pledge of Allegiance?
• What are the two parts of the US Congress?
• What is the economic system in the United States?
• What document announced our independence from Great Britain?
• How many amendments does the Constitution have?
• Which holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November?
• Which document outlines the rights of U.S. citizens?
• Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
• What is one power of the federal government?
• What role does the President play in lawmaking?
• What does the Secretary of State primarily oversee?
• Who is responsible for the executive branch of the government?
• What is the economic system in the United States?
• What is one responsibility of the President?
• Which issue was a significant problem leading to the Civil War?
• When do we celebrate Independence Day?
• Which document contained the initial set of rights for Americans?
• Why does the flag have 50 stars?
• What was the main conflict known as the war between the North and the South?
• Who has the power to declare war?
• In which month do we vote for the President?
• Which territory did the United States acquire in 1803?
• Who selects the Supreme Court justices?
• What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
• Which document declared America's independence from Britain?
• What does the Constitution establish as the supreme law of the land?
• Name one of the writers who supported the passage of the US Constitution.
• Who holds the position of US Representative for District 7?
• What did the 19th Amendment achieve?
• Who is currently the President of the United States?
• What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
• What is the largest territory acquired by the United States?
• What is the reason some states have more Representatives than others?
• Which body is responsible for confirming Presidential appointments?
• Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
• Who is currently the President of the United States?
• What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
• Name one war fought by the U.S. during the 1900s.
• What is the economic system in the United States?
• What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
• Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
• What are two rights protected by the Constitution?
• What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
• Which state is NOT one of those that borders Canada?
• Which of the following is a freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?
• Who has the power to declare war?
• Why did the colonists come to America?