Interview
How many sentences must you read correctly to pass the reading part of the test?
One
What is a country that is part of the U.S. but is not a state? Give an example.
Territory
Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands
What is the capital of your state?
Springfield
Name one American Indian tribe in the U.S.
Cherokee, Sioux, Pueblo, Creek, Apache, Crow, Hopi, Huron, and more
What two things did the colonists want?
Freedom from Great Britain
Self-government
What is the maximum number of sentences the officer will dictate in the writing test?
Three
What is a border? Give an example.
The division between two places.
Answers will vary.
Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas are on the border with _______.
Mexico
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
American Indians
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Liberty
The pursuit of happiness
If you read the first sentence perfectly, how many more sentences will you need to read?
Zero/None
Who were the people from Europe who lived n the 13 original colonies?
Colonists
What ocean is on the West Coast of the U.S.?
The Pacific Ocean
Who did the U.S. fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
How many states were there after the Revolutionary War?
13
Of the history and civics questions, how many do you need to get correct during your test?
Six
Which word means a group of people with the same language, customs, and beliefs?
Tribe
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
What is one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves
Saved the Union
Led the U.S. during the Civil War
Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
In addition to the reading, writing, civics and history questions, the morality questions, and an overview of your application, what else will the officer evaluate you on? (Hint: this will happen before you start the test)
Ability to engage in small talk
What is the word for people who are owned by another person who have to work without pay?
Slaves
What is a famous landmark located on Liberty Island?
The Statue of Liberty
Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1800s.
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
The idea that no one is above the law is called _______.
The rule of law