Civics Test
George Washington
How many possible questions are there on the U.S. Citizenship Test currently?
100
What is a country that is harder to gain citizenship in than the US?
Switzerland
What is the age requirement to apply for citizenship in the US?
18
What is the official language of the United States?
there is none
What is the economic system in the U.S.?
Capitalist Economy
Are there resources provided about the components of the U.S. Citizenship Test prior to taking it?
yes
In both Switzerland and the U.S. one must be married to a citizen for how many years prior to applying for citizenship?
3
T/F: you must be wiling to serve in the U.S. Military or perform civilian service for the U.S. is called upon to do so.
true
When measuring an applicants "good moral character" what are they not being judged on?
their personality and minor offenses
Which of the following was one of the Original 13 States? Georgia, Vermont, Maine, or Kentucky
Georgia
The majority of questions on the Civics Component of the Citizenship Test are on what? (name one)
U.S. Government and American History
Do you have to be 18 to become a citizen in Fiji?
no
What is the length requirement for trips taken outside of the US in the 3-5 year wait period when applying for citizenship?
under 6 months
What percentage of applicants were Latin American between 2005 and 2015?
70%
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
What are 2 components of the English portion of the Citizenship Test?
speaking, reading, writing
In what country do you not need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the countries history and government to become a citizen?
Fiji
What must you be willing to defend when applying for citizenship in the U.S.?
The U.S. Constitution
According to Woodrow Wilson's Survey what percentage of Americans would fail the U.S. Citizenship Test?
2/3
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1787
60%
In Switzerland, what percentage of the eligible 900,000 foreign residents went through the process of gaining citizenship in 2012?
2%
How long do you need to be a resident in the state that you are applying for citizenship in?
3 months
What is one reason that prevents people from applying for citizenship in the U.S?
Lack of English proficiency or due to increasing costs