100 Questions for U.S. Citizenship

Geography

100

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

the Pacific Ocean

200

What is the capital of the United States?

Washington, D.C.

300

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

the Mississippi

400

What is the capital of Massachusetts?

Boston

500

Name one U.S. territory.

Guam, Puerto Rico, Mariana Islands, Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands

Politics and Politicians

100

What is the name of the president of the United States now?

Donald Trump

200

Who is the governor of your state?

Maura Healey

300

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Democratic and Republican

400

What is the political party of the president now?

Republican Party

500

Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general in what war?

WWll

Civic Participation

100

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

July 4th

200

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

vote write to a newspaper (many others)

300

What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?

the flag the U.S.

400

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

obey the laws give up loyalty to other countries defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S. serve in the military if needed serve the nation if needed be loyal to the U.S.

500

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

vote in a federal election serve on a jury

Government

100

What is the highest court in the United States?

The Supreme Court

200

What does the President's Cabinet do?

advises the President

300

Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

because of the state's population

because they have more people

because some states have more people

400

We elect a U. S. Representatives for how many years?

two (2)

500

What does the Judicial Branch do?

Reviews the laws

explains the laws

Miscellaneous

100

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

because there were 13 original colonies.

200

Name two national U.S. holidays.

New Year's Day MLK, Jr. Day President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Christmas

300

What is the name of the national anthem?

The Star-Spangled Banner

400

What is the economic system in the United States?

market economy (or capitalist economy)

500

What is the rule of law?

everyone must follow the law