If you were not born on US soil, to become an official US citizen, you need to pass the civics test. On the real exam, you need to answer at least 6 out of 10 questions correctly to pass. We've pulled some of the actual questions from the real test for you to attempt... can you score the necessary 60% that it takes to become a US citizen?
What is one right or freedom granted to US citizens from the First Amendment?
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It's press!
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
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It's press!
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
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There are 27 amendments to the US Constitution.
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There are 27 amendments to the US Constitution.
How many U.S. Senators are there?
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There are 100 U.S. Senators—two from each state.
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There are 100 U.S. Senators—two from each state.
Senators are elected for how many years?
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U.S. Senators are elected for a term of 6 years.
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U.S. Senators are elected for a term of 6 years.
U.S. Presidents are elected for how many years?
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Presidents are elected for four years per term.
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Presidents are elected for four years per term.
In what month are presidential elections held?
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Presidential elections are voted on in the month of November.
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Presidential elections are voted on in the month of November.
If a president can no longer serve, who becomes president in their place?
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The vice president is second in the chain of command.
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The vice president is second in the chain of command.
Who is the commander in chief of the US military?
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The president is the commander in chief of the US military.
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The president is the commander in chief of the US military.
The Constitution gives certain powers to the federal government—what is one such power?
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One of the roles assigned to the federal government is the printing of money.
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One of the roles assigned to the federal government is the printing of money.
What is one responsibility reserved only for US citizens?
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Serving on a jury is one of the responsibilities of all US citizens.
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Serving on a jury is one of the responsibilities of all US citizens.
The Pledge of Allegiance shows loyalty to the ________.
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The Pledge of Allegiance begins with the line, "we pledge allegiance, to our flag..."
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The Pledge of Allegiance begins with the line, "we pledge allegiance, to our flag..."
What is a promise you make when you become a US citizen?
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Giving up loyalty to other countries is one of the promises you make when becoming a US citizen.
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Giving up loyalty to other countries is one of the promises you make when becoming a US citizen.
To vote in a federal election, how old do citizens have to be?
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US citizens must be 18 years or older to legally vote in a federal election.
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US citizens must be 18 years or older to legally vote in a federal election.
Who authored the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson was the writer of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
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Thomas Jefferson was the writer of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
There were thirteen original states, which of the following is one of them?
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New Hampshire was one of the 13 original colonies. They were Virginia, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
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New Hampshire was one of the 13 original colonies. They were Virginia, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things, which of the following is one of his many achievements?
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Ben Franklin was the first postmaster general of the US postal service.
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Ben Franklin was the first postmaster general of the US postal service.
Who is known as the "father of our country?"
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George Washington, the first US president, was also referred to as the "father of our country."
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George Washington, the first US president, was also referred to as the "father of our country."
Of the following, which war was fought by the US in the 1800s?
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The Mexican-American War began in 1846 and continued until 1848.
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The Mexican-American War began in 1846 and continued until 1848.
Who was president of the United States during World War I?
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During WWI, Woodrow Wilson was the president of the United States.
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During WWI, Woodrow Wilson was the president of the United States.
Which of the following is a US territory?
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Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States.
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Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States.
Which of the following states borders Canada?
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Idaho borders Canada between Washington and Montana.
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Idaho borders Canada between Washington and Montana.
Which of the following is a US National Holiday?
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Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions of American workers observed annually on the first Monday in September.
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Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions of American workers observed annually on the first Monday in September.
What do the 13 stripes on the flag represent?
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The stripes on the American flag represent the 13 original American colonies.
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The stripes on the American flag represent the 13 original American colonies.
What year was the Constitution written?
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The United States Constitution was written in 1787.
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The United States Constitution was written in 1787.
What is the supreme law of the land?
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The US Constitution is the supreme law of the land in the United States.
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The US Constitution is the supreme law of the land in the United States.
Which of the following is a right listed in the Declaration of Independence?
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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are the three rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence.
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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are the three rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence.
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
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There are 435 members of the US House of Representatives.
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There are 435 members of the US House of Representatives.
Members of the House of Representatives serve a term that lasts _____ years.
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US Representatives are elected for two years.
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US Representatives are elected for two years.
Who has the power to veto a bill?
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The president has the power to veto bills before they are signed into law.
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The president has the power to veto bills before they are signed into law.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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Nine justices serve on the Supreme Court.
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Nine justices serve on the Supreme Court.
What is one right that only US citizens have?
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Only US citizens can run for federal office.
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Only US citizens can run for federal office.
Who lived in the US before the colonists arrived?
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Native Americans lived on US soil long before the United States came to be.
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Native Americans lived on US soil long before the United States came to be.
Which of the following people were NOT one of the writers of the Federalist Papers?
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Madison, Hamilton, Jay, and Publius wrote the Federalist Papers.
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Madison, Hamilton, Jay, and Publius wrote the Federalist Papers.
What territory was purchased from France in 1803?
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Called The Louisiana Purchase, the US purchased the land from France in 1803.
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Called The Louisiana Purchase, the US purchased the land from France in 1803.
What was Susan B. Anthony known for?
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Susan B. Anthony was known best for her fight for women's rights and suffrage.
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Susan B. Anthony was known best for her fight for women's rights and suffrage.
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
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The main concern of the US during the Cold War was communism.
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The main concern of the US during the Cold War was communism.
Which of the following countries was NOT an enemy of the US during WWII?
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France was an ally of the United States during WWII.
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France was an ally of the United States during WWII.
What ocean borders the west coast of the US?
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The Pacific Ocean borders the US on the west coast.
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The Pacific Ocean borders the US on the west coast.
Which of the following states borders Mexico?
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California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas all share a border with Mexico.
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California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas all share a border with Mexico.
On what date does the US celebrate Independence Day?
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The Fourth of July is American Independence Day
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The Fourth of July is American Independence Day
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