CITIZENSHIP TEST
MONUMENTS
GOVERNMENT
DC LIFE
EVERYTHING
100
Name one thing Abraham Lincoln is famous for?
Freeing the Slaves.
100
This is where the president lives.
The White House.
100
Name the Three branches of Government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
100
Name one university in DC.
Georgetown, GW, Howard, American
100
Name the two major political party symbols.
Donkey and Elephant
200
How often do we elect a president?
Every four years.
200
This is the area where you can find many famous monuments.
The National Mall.
200
Which Amendment (number) is about guns?
2nd.
200
What two states surround DC?
Maryland and Virginia.
200
What are the trees named that dc is famous for?
Cherry Blossoms.
300
What do the 13 stripes and 50 stars on the U.S. flag represent?
The original 13 colonies and the 50 states.
300
This monument is the tallest building in the city.
The washington monument
300
Which is the only amendment to be repealed?
18th. The Prohibition amendment (banning alcohol). Later reversed with the 21st amendment.
300
What river runs through DC?
The Potomac.
300
Is it illegal to burn an American flag?
No. Freedom of speech is protected under the 1st amendment of the constitution.
400
Name three of the original 13 American states.
NH, Mass, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VI, NC, SC, GA
400
Which memorial features a man, standing tall, seeming to emerge from stone?
MLK Memorial
400
How many justices are on the supreme court?
9.
400
What is the ridiculous name for the football team from DC?
The Redskins.
400
What are the first ten amendments to the constitution called?
The bill of rights.
500
Who has the power to declare war in the U.S.?
Congress
500
Which two memorials feature sitting presidents?
FDR and Lincoln memorials.
500
Which political party generally does better with people who live in cities?
Democrats
500
What is the best season to visit DC?
Spring!
500
What does the license plate on DC cars say?
"Taxation without Representation"
