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This document contains a 50 question civics test about United States history and government. The test covers topics like the Constitution, the three branches of government, rights and freedoms, and responsibilities of citizenship. It is intended to prepare people for the naturalization citizenship test. Each question is followed by an answer in bullet point form. The test was created by Professor Sergio Grunbaum, who has degrees from Cambridge University in the UK.
The U.S. Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House has 435 members with 2-year terms representing districts, while the Senate has 100 members with 6-year terms representing states. Each body has a majority party that controls leadership positions like Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader. Congress is further divided into standing, select, joint, and conference committees to handle legislative work.
George Washington was the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He led the Continental Army to victory over the British in the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis in 1759 and they lived together at Mount Vernon in Virginia, where they are both now buried. Washington has become known as the "Father of Our Country" and is memorialized on Mount Rushmore and with the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.
The document discusses the debate around ratifying the new U.S. Constitution between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. The Federalists supported ratification and a strong central government, believing it would protect individual liberties, while the Anti-Federalists opposed ratification and favored state power over a strong central government. Both sides engaged in a public debate through publications like the Federalist Papers, written by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay to support ratification, and the Letter from the Federal Farmer, which outlined rights the Anti-Federalists felt needed protecting.
The presidency of george washingtion ppt for notesMatthew Fulghum
George Washington served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He faced many challenges in establishing the new government, including defining the role of the federal government, creating a stable economy, building a military, and conducting foreign relations. Domestically, Washington and his Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton implemented policies to repay war debts and establish the country's financial system, though this caused opposition from Thomas Jefferson. Washington adopted a policy of neutrality in the war between France and Britain to avoid foreign entanglements for the young nation. After two terms, Washington declined to run for a third term and warned against political parties and permanent foreign alliances in his Farewell Address.
This document provides an overview of lessons from a 2014-2015 curriculum at Bryson Elementary School about westward expansion. Lesson 1 discusses how the natural environment affected travel to the West. Lesson 2 examines how railroads influenced western development. Lesson 3 explores the lives of different groups that lived in the West, including homesteaders on the Great Plains who faced challenges in harsh conditions. Lesson 4 considers how westward expansion impacted Native Americans.
George Washington was born in Virginia in 1732 and became a hero during the American Revolutionary War as the commander of the Continental Army. He led the army to victory over the British in 1783 and later became the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. Washington was an iconic leader who is still honored today on currency, monuments like the Washington Monument, and Mount Rushmore for his pivotal role in establishing the United States.
The Civil War was caused by several key factors that divided the North and South:
1. Sectionalism led to the country being divided along regional lines, with the North and South developing distinct economies and political interests.
2. The issue of slavery deeply divided the regions, as the South depended on it for its economy while the North opposed its expansion.
3. Other contributing causes included states' rights, as Southerners supported a state's autonomy over federal law, and tariffs, which Southerners felt unfairly taxed their exports.
4. Tensions came to a head after Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860, which prompted Southern states to secede and form the Confederacy.
This document contains a 50 question civics test about United States history and government. The test covers topics like the Constitution, the three branches of government, rights and freedoms, and responsibilities of citizenship. It is intended to prepare people for the naturalization citizenship test. Each question is followed by an answer in bullet point form. The test was created by Professor Sergio Grunbaum, who has degrees from Cambridge University in the UK.
The U.S. Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House has 435 members with 2-year terms representing districts, while the Senate has 100 members with 6-year terms representing states. Each body has a majority party that controls leadership positions like Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader. Congress is further divided into standing, select, joint, and conference committees to handle legislative work.
George Washington was the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He led the Continental Army to victory over the British in the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis in 1759 and they lived together at Mount Vernon in Virginia, where they are both now buried. Washington has become known as the "Father of Our Country" and is memorialized on Mount Rushmore and with the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.
The document discusses the debate around ratifying the new U.S. Constitution between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. The Federalists supported ratification and a strong central government, believing it would protect individual liberties, while the Anti-Federalists opposed ratification and favored state power over a strong central government. Both sides engaged in a public debate through publications like the Federalist Papers, written by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay to support ratification, and the Letter from the Federal Farmer, which outlined rights the Anti-Federalists felt needed protecting.
The presidency of george washingtion ppt for notesMatthew Fulghum
George Washington served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He faced many challenges in establishing the new government, including defining the role of the federal government, creating a stable economy, building a military, and conducting foreign relations. Domestically, Washington and his Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton implemented policies to repay war debts and establish the country's financial system, though this caused opposition from Thomas Jefferson. Washington adopted a policy of neutrality in the war between France and Britain to avoid foreign entanglements for the young nation. After two terms, Washington declined to run for a third term and warned against political parties and permanent foreign alliances in his Farewell Address.
This document provides an overview of lessons from a 2014-2015 curriculum at Bryson Elementary School about westward expansion. Lesson 1 discusses how the natural environment affected travel to the West. Lesson 2 examines how railroads influenced western development. Lesson 3 explores the lives of different groups that lived in the West, including homesteaders on the Great Plains who faced challenges in harsh conditions. Lesson 4 considers how westward expansion impacted Native Americans.
George Washington was born in Virginia in 1732 and became a hero during the American Revolutionary War as the commander of the Continental Army. He led the army to victory over the British in 1783 and later became the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. Washington was an iconic leader who is still honored today on currency, monuments like the Washington Monument, and Mount Rushmore for his pivotal role in establishing the United States.
The Civil War was caused by several key factors that divided the North and South:
1. Sectionalism led to the country being divided along regional lines, with the North and South developing distinct economies and political interests.
2. The issue of slavery deeply divided the regions, as the South depended on it for its economy while the North opposed its expansion.
3. Other contributing causes included states' rights, as Southerners supported a state's autonomy over federal law, and tariffs, which Southerners felt unfairly taxed their exports.
4. Tensions came to a head after Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860, which prompted Southern states to secede and form the Confederacy.
George Washington was born in 1732 in Virginia. He served as a general in the Revolutionary War and led the Continental Army to victory over the Hessians in Trenton on Christmas Day. Washington was then elected the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He did not want political parties but the Federalist Party supported him.
Thomas Jefferson defeats John Adams in the 1800 presidential election, but ties with Aaron Burr which leads to the House of Representatives choosing Jefferson as president, revealing a flaw in the electoral process. As president, Jefferson simplifies the presidency by reducing the military and taxes while expanding U.S. territory through the Louisiana Purchase which doubles the size of the country. Jefferson also establishes judicial review and the Supreme Court's ability to declare laws unconstitutional through the Marbury v. Madison case.
The document discusses the Articles of Confederation and the problems that arose under that first form of government for the United States. It describes the limited powers granted to the national government and the states' dominance over certain matters. Key issues that weakened the Articles included the inability to tax, lack of control over economic matters, and foreign relations problems due to the nation's lack of unity. The Northwest Ordinance established a process for admitting new states and was one of the Articles' greatest achievements.
George Washington's presidency strengthened the federal government and set important precedents. He led troops to end the Whiskey Rebellion, demonstrating federal authority. Washington also established a tradition of neutrality in foreign affairs by issuing a Proclamation of Neutrality during conflicts between European nations. In his Farewell Address, Washington advised avoiding permanent alliances and practicing neutrality. He was the first president to create and consult with an advisory Cabinet.
The Articles of Confederation gave Congress certain limited powers but had major weaknesses, including no national taxation or courts. Two ordinances established procedures for settling and governing the Northwest Territory. However, Shay's Rebellion showed the need for a stronger national government. Delegates at the Constitutional Convention replaced the Articles with a new Constitution that established three branches of government and granted Congress new powers like taxation. It also included compromises on representation and slavery.
Daily life in colonial America revolved around family and farming. Families lived and worked on small farms, with fathers leading the household and mothers taking care of domestic duties like gardening, cooking, and childrearing. Children started working at young ages to help their families; sons typically took up their fathers' trades while daughters assisted their mothers. Education was limited, usually just teaching boys basic reading; girls' education was usually just what parents provided, and indentured servants and slaves had little to no access to schools. People married young, around 18-20, and women commonly had 7-10 children, making childbirth a leading cause of death.
The Presidency - Qualifications, Powers and RolesMelissa
The document provides an overview of the powers and roles of the President of the United States, including both expressed powers in the Constitution as well as informal powers that have expanded over time. It discusses the President's role as Commander in Chief, chief executive, and head of state. The document also examines the President's cabinet, staff, and relationship with Congress.
The document summarizes key facts about the United States Constitution, including that it was written in 1787 in Philadelphia in response to weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. It established the three branches of government and was influenced by several historical documents promoting ideas like separation of powers and individual rights. While some limitations on government power were put in place, the Constitution is still seen as highly relevant today for establishing the foundational framework and principles of American democracy.
Manifest Destiny was the belief in the 1800s that the United States was destined to expand across North America to the Pacific Ocean. From 1803 to 1853, the U.S. more than doubled in size through various territorial acquisitions like the Louisiana Purchase, annexation of Texas, and war with Mexico, gaining control of land stretching from coast to coast. This westward expansion was driven by both the desire to spread democracy and economic opportunities like the California Gold Rush of 1849.
Political differences emerged between Hamilton and the Federalists and Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans. The Federalists supported a strong federal government with loose interpretation of the Constitution and implied powers, while the Democratic-Republicans favored states' rights with strict interpretation. The Federalists appealed to merchants and cities and supported policies like the national bank, excise taxes, and national debt. Meanwhile, the Democratic-Republicans appealed to farmers and the South/West and opposed those policies instead favoring lower tariffs and states paying their own debts. Both parties also differed on foreign relations, with the Federalists favoring Britain and Democratic-Republicans supporting the French Revolution.
The French and Indian War Full PresentationRandy Martin
The French and Indian War was a bloody conflict between 1754-1763 that involved France, England, and their respective allies fighting for control of North American territories. The war began as tensions escalated between the French and English over colonial land and wealth. A key early battle was the French victory over George Washington's forces at Fort Necessity in 1754. After several years of fighting, the tide turned in Britain's favor in 1758. The war culminated in a major British victory over the French at Quebec in 1759. The 1763 Treaty of Paris ended the war, forcing France to cede its North American lands to Britain.
This document provides an overview of the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments to the US Constitution related to civil liberties and voting rights. It explains the first ten amendments which make up the Bill of Rights, including freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government. It also summarizes other amendments dealing with rights in criminal cases, due process, slavery, voting rights for women and people over 18, and equal protection under the law.
The document provides a history of major US immigration policies and legislation from 1790 to present day. It outlines significant dates and details of laws that established immigration quotas, restricted certain ethnic groups, created a formal immigration system, and addressed illegal immigration. It also summarizes the current categories and goals of legal US immigration, which prioritizes family reunification, employment, and diversity.
The document outlines instructions for a new U.S. Constitution commissioned by President Trump. It discusses various types of constitutions and outlines what the new document may include. It covers removing and adding provisions, balancing power between branches of government, and approaches to constitutional interpretation like originalism and textualism. The document provides background on debates during the 1787 convention, such as representation and the three-fifths compromise, to inform drafting the new Constitution.
This document summarizes key events involving the forced removal of Native American tribes from their eastern lands in the 1830s. It describes how the Black Hawk War led to the Sauk tribe being forced out of Illinois, then the passage of the Indian Removal Act allowing the federal government to relocate tribes west of the Mississippi River against their will. It discusses how the Cherokee tribe, who had adopted aspects of white culture, sued Georgia over the seizure of their lands, but President Jackson refused to enforce the Supreme Court ruling in their favor. Finally, it outlines how the Cherokee were then forcibly marched west on the Trail of Tears, during which a quarter of the tribe perished.
The Civil War began in 1861 following several decades of increasing tensions between northern and southern states over the issues of states' rights and slavery. Key events and compromises failed to stop the spread of slavery and preserve the Union, culminating in southern states seceding to form the Confederate States of America. The war was fought for control of territories and to determine whether slavery would be permitted to expand. Major battles like Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg were turning points, and Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation aimed to weaken the South by freeing slaves. Ultimately, the Union prevailed after General Lee surrendered in 1865, but Lincoln was assassinated shortly after.
The document summarizes the US Constitution, beginning with the Preamble outlining the reasons for independence and establishing a more perfect Union. It then describes the 7 original articles that established the three branches of government and their powers, as well as how the Constitution can be amended. Finally, it lists the 27 amendments added to the original Constitution, including those guaranteeing rights like freedom of speech and abolishing slavery.
Andrew Jackson was the 7th US President known for expanding executive power and populism. Under Jackson, the "spoils system" rewarded political supporters with government jobs. He also faced the Nullification Crisis over high tariffs, threatening force against states trying to nullify federal law. Jackson aggressively pursued the forced removal of Native Americans, like the Trail of Tears, to gain more land. His actions increased presidential authority and aligned the government more with common voters over elites.
The document provides background information on the presidential elections of 1920 and 1924. It discusses the aftermath of WWI and President Wilson's health issues, as well as the campaigns and policies of Republican candidates Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge. Harding promoted a "Return to Normalcy" and pursued pro-business, limited government policies. However, his presidency was plagued by scandals. Coolidge succeeded Harding and restored integrity to the office while also limiting regulations and promoting business interests. He decided not to run for re-election in 1928, surprising the nation.
American political parties have evolved over time from informal affiliations to established organizations. The US system is largely a two-party structure, with the Democratic and Republican parties dominating. Democrats tend to favor an active government role in citizens' lives and progressive change. Republicans prefer a smaller government focused on individual liberties and tradition. While third parties exist, the winner-take-all electoral system favors the two major parties. Political ideologies and party affiliations develop based on social and personal factors.
This document provides a summary of the naturalization test for United States citizenship. It includes:
1) An overview of the requirements to take the test, including being a permanent resident for 5 years, being able to read, write and speak basic English, and having a basic understanding of U.S. history and government.
2) Details of the naturalization test, which includes an English and civics portion. The civics portion covers 100 questions on U.S. history and government, and applicants must answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly.
3) Study materials for the civics portion, including the 100 questions and answers on American government and history that applicants could be asked during the
According to the document, without government there would be chaos and conflict as Thomas Hobbes theorized. The document then provides information about the definition and functions of government, including keeping order, passing laws, providing services, and providing security. It discusses theories such as social contract theory, separation of powers, and federalism that are foundations of the US system of government.
George Washington was born in 1732 in Virginia. He served as a general in the Revolutionary War and led the Continental Army to victory over the Hessians in Trenton on Christmas Day. Washington was then elected the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He did not want political parties but the Federalist Party supported him.
Thomas Jefferson defeats John Adams in the 1800 presidential election, but ties with Aaron Burr which leads to the House of Representatives choosing Jefferson as president, revealing a flaw in the electoral process. As president, Jefferson simplifies the presidency by reducing the military and taxes while expanding U.S. territory through the Louisiana Purchase which doubles the size of the country. Jefferson also establishes judicial review and the Supreme Court's ability to declare laws unconstitutional through the Marbury v. Madison case.
The document discusses the Articles of Confederation and the problems that arose under that first form of government for the United States. It describes the limited powers granted to the national government and the states' dominance over certain matters. Key issues that weakened the Articles included the inability to tax, lack of control over economic matters, and foreign relations problems due to the nation's lack of unity. The Northwest Ordinance established a process for admitting new states and was one of the Articles' greatest achievements.
George Washington's presidency strengthened the federal government and set important precedents. He led troops to end the Whiskey Rebellion, demonstrating federal authority. Washington also established a tradition of neutrality in foreign affairs by issuing a Proclamation of Neutrality during conflicts between European nations. In his Farewell Address, Washington advised avoiding permanent alliances and practicing neutrality. He was the first president to create and consult with an advisory Cabinet.
The Articles of Confederation gave Congress certain limited powers but had major weaknesses, including no national taxation or courts. Two ordinances established procedures for settling and governing the Northwest Territory. However, Shay's Rebellion showed the need for a stronger national government. Delegates at the Constitutional Convention replaced the Articles with a new Constitution that established three branches of government and granted Congress new powers like taxation. It also included compromises on representation and slavery.
Daily life in colonial America revolved around family and farming. Families lived and worked on small farms, with fathers leading the household and mothers taking care of domestic duties like gardening, cooking, and childrearing. Children started working at young ages to help their families; sons typically took up their fathers' trades while daughters assisted their mothers. Education was limited, usually just teaching boys basic reading; girls' education was usually just what parents provided, and indentured servants and slaves had little to no access to schools. People married young, around 18-20, and women commonly had 7-10 children, making childbirth a leading cause of death.
The Presidency - Qualifications, Powers and RolesMelissa
The document provides an overview of the powers and roles of the President of the United States, including both expressed powers in the Constitution as well as informal powers that have expanded over time. It discusses the President's role as Commander in Chief, chief executive, and head of state. The document also examines the President's cabinet, staff, and relationship with Congress.
The document summarizes key facts about the United States Constitution, including that it was written in 1787 in Philadelphia in response to weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. It established the three branches of government and was influenced by several historical documents promoting ideas like separation of powers and individual rights. While some limitations on government power were put in place, the Constitution is still seen as highly relevant today for establishing the foundational framework and principles of American democracy.
Manifest Destiny was the belief in the 1800s that the United States was destined to expand across North America to the Pacific Ocean. From 1803 to 1853, the U.S. more than doubled in size through various territorial acquisitions like the Louisiana Purchase, annexation of Texas, and war with Mexico, gaining control of land stretching from coast to coast. This westward expansion was driven by both the desire to spread democracy and economic opportunities like the California Gold Rush of 1849.
Political differences emerged between Hamilton and the Federalists and Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans. The Federalists supported a strong federal government with loose interpretation of the Constitution and implied powers, while the Democratic-Republicans favored states' rights with strict interpretation. The Federalists appealed to merchants and cities and supported policies like the national bank, excise taxes, and national debt. Meanwhile, the Democratic-Republicans appealed to farmers and the South/West and opposed those policies instead favoring lower tariffs and states paying their own debts. Both parties also differed on foreign relations, with the Federalists favoring Britain and Democratic-Republicans supporting the French Revolution.
The French and Indian War Full PresentationRandy Martin
The French and Indian War was a bloody conflict between 1754-1763 that involved France, England, and their respective allies fighting for control of North American territories. The war began as tensions escalated between the French and English over colonial land and wealth. A key early battle was the French victory over George Washington's forces at Fort Necessity in 1754. After several years of fighting, the tide turned in Britain's favor in 1758. The war culminated in a major British victory over the French at Quebec in 1759. The 1763 Treaty of Paris ended the war, forcing France to cede its North American lands to Britain.
This document provides an overview of the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments to the US Constitution related to civil liberties and voting rights. It explains the first ten amendments which make up the Bill of Rights, including freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government. It also summarizes other amendments dealing with rights in criminal cases, due process, slavery, voting rights for women and people over 18, and equal protection under the law.
The document provides a history of major US immigration policies and legislation from 1790 to present day. It outlines significant dates and details of laws that established immigration quotas, restricted certain ethnic groups, created a formal immigration system, and addressed illegal immigration. It also summarizes the current categories and goals of legal US immigration, which prioritizes family reunification, employment, and diversity.
The document outlines instructions for a new U.S. Constitution commissioned by President Trump. It discusses various types of constitutions and outlines what the new document may include. It covers removing and adding provisions, balancing power between branches of government, and approaches to constitutional interpretation like originalism and textualism. The document provides background on debates during the 1787 convention, such as representation and the three-fifths compromise, to inform drafting the new Constitution.
This document summarizes key events involving the forced removal of Native American tribes from their eastern lands in the 1830s. It describes how the Black Hawk War led to the Sauk tribe being forced out of Illinois, then the passage of the Indian Removal Act allowing the federal government to relocate tribes west of the Mississippi River against their will. It discusses how the Cherokee tribe, who had adopted aspects of white culture, sued Georgia over the seizure of their lands, but President Jackson refused to enforce the Supreme Court ruling in their favor. Finally, it outlines how the Cherokee were then forcibly marched west on the Trail of Tears, during which a quarter of the tribe perished.
The Civil War began in 1861 following several decades of increasing tensions between northern and southern states over the issues of states' rights and slavery. Key events and compromises failed to stop the spread of slavery and preserve the Union, culminating in southern states seceding to form the Confederate States of America. The war was fought for control of territories and to determine whether slavery would be permitted to expand. Major battles like Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg were turning points, and Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation aimed to weaken the South by freeing slaves. Ultimately, the Union prevailed after General Lee surrendered in 1865, but Lincoln was assassinated shortly after.
The document summarizes the US Constitution, beginning with the Preamble outlining the reasons for independence and establishing a more perfect Union. It then describes the 7 original articles that established the three branches of government and their powers, as well as how the Constitution can be amended. Finally, it lists the 27 amendments added to the original Constitution, including those guaranteeing rights like freedom of speech and abolishing slavery.
Andrew Jackson was the 7th US President known for expanding executive power and populism. Under Jackson, the "spoils system" rewarded political supporters with government jobs. He also faced the Nullification Crisis over high tariffs, threatening force against states trying to nullify federal law. Jackson aggressively pursued the forced removal of Native Americans, like the Trail of Tears, to gain more land. His actions increased presidential authority and aligned the government more with common voters over elites.
The document provides background information on the presidential elections of 1920 and 1924. It discusses the aftermath of WWI and President Wilson's health issues, as well as the campaigns and policies of Republican candidates Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge. Harding promoted a "Return to Normalcy" and pursued pro-business, limited government policies. However, his presidency was plagued by scandals. Coolidge succeeded Harding and restored integrity to the office while also limiting regulations and promoting business interests. He decided not to run for re-election in 1928, surprising the nation.
American political parties have evolved over time from informal affiliations to established organizations. The US system is largely a two-party structure, with the Democratic and Republican parties dominating. Democrats tend to favor an active government role in citizens' lives and progressive change. Republicans prefer a smaller government focused on individual liberties and tradition. While third parties exist, the winner-take-all electoral system favors the two major parties. Political ideologies and party affiliations develop based on social and personal factors.
This document provides a summary of the naturalization test for United States citizenship. It includes:
1) An overview of the requirements to take the test, including being a permanent resident for 5 years, being able to read, write and speak basic English, and having a basic understanding of U.S. history and government.
2) Details of the naturalization test, which includes an English and civics portion. The civics portion covers 100 questions on U.S. history and government, and applicants must answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly.
3) Study materials for the civics portion, including the 100 questions and answers on American government and history that applicants could be asked during the
According to the document, without government there would be chaos and conflict as Thomas Hobbes theorized. The document then provides information about the definition and functions of government, including keeping order, passing laws, providing services, and providing security. It discusses theories such as social contract theory, separation of powers, and federalism that are foundations of the US system of government.
According to the document, without government there would be chaos and conflict as Thomas Hobbes argued. The document then provides information about the definition and functions of government, including keeping order, passing laws, providing services, and providing security. It discusses the philosophical foundations of the US government based on ideas from John Locke, Montesquieu, and social contract theory. Finally, it summarizes that the US has a representative democracy with power separated among different levels of federal, state, and local government.
The document discusses how the US electoral college system works for electing the President. It explains that each state receives electoral votes equal to its number of representatives and senators. Candidates aim to win states to gain their electoral votes, rather than the overall national popular vote. It's possible for a candidate to lose the national popular vote but still win the electoral college and presidency.
The document discusses several topics related to political parties in the United States including what they are, their functions, the origins of the two-party system, different types of party systems, and aspects of how U.S. political parties operate such as nominating candidates, funding campaigns, and enforcing campaign finance laws.
The document discusses the Electoral College system for electing the US President. It explains that the Founding Fathers established the Electoral College as a compromise between direct popular election and election by Congress. Electors cast votes in their state capitals to formally elect the President. While citizens vote for electors pledged to candidates, the electors' votes typically align with the state's popular vote.
The document provides an overview of several topics related to the history of the United States:
1. It outlines the key responsibilities and functions of the US Congress, including lawmaking, representation, oversight, fiscal authority, impeachment proceedings, and treaty ratification.
2. It describes the process of US presidential elections, from primaries and caucuses to the electoral college system and inauguration.
3. It summarizes some major events and figures of the American Civil Rights Movement aimed at desegregation and securing equal rights for African Americans and other minorities.
4. It lists several important features of the US Constitution, such as separation of powers, federalism, the bill of rights, and the
The document discusses the US Constitution and the system of government it establishes. It explains that the US has a written constitution and the Bill of Rights outlines citizens' rights and responsibilities. It also describes that the US has a federal system with both a national government and state governments. The federal government is split into three branches - the executive (President), legislative (Congress), and judicial (Supreme Court) branches, which each have distinct roles in governing the country.
Question 11. The second amendment covers the rights concerning.docxmakdul
Question 1
1. The second amendment covers the rights concerning:
speech.
voting.
arms.
assembly.
20 points
Question 2
1. Which of the following did Cesar Chavez help to bring about?
California's decision to allow migrant workers to bargain collectively
The passage of several state laws granting "guest worker" status to migrant workers
Arizona's decision to allow migrant workers to bargain collectively
New Mexico's decision to allow migrant workers to bargain collectively
20 points
Question 3
1. Which test did the Supreme Court justices devise for free speech in Schenck v. United States (1919)?
Undue burden test
Clear and present danger test
Imminent lawless action test
Free liberty test
20 points
Question 4
1. According to the clear-and-present-danger test, free expression is allowed except when:
a danger to national security.
Considered a "hate" word.
Considered as obscene.
It denounces a respected institution.
20 points
Question 5
1. The Supreme Court rejected the constitutionality of Plessy's "separate but equal" in
Plessy v. Ferguson.
United States v. Virginia.
Milliken v. Bradley.
Brown v. Board of Education.
1. Which of the following is true about the office of the president?
The president is also the President of the Senate
The president is the Commander-in-Chief
The president can be a naturalized citizen
The president can be of any age
10 points
Question 2
1. __________ requires that each bill introduced in Congress be referred to the proper committee.
The U.S. Constitution
The Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946
Public opinion
The Legislative Act of 1789
10 points
Question 3
1. Which of the following is true of the president and his or her veto power?
It can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of the Congress.
It is only a sign of presidential strength.
Threatening a veto never causes Congress to bend to the president's demands.
It has no limits.
10 points
Question 4
1. Congress's policymaking role is based on lawmaking, oversight and:
power.
incumbency.
pork spending.
representation.
10 points
Question 5
1. Most of the work that is done in Congress today:
is done through standing committees.
is done in conjunction with the president.
is done on the floor of each chamber.
occurs in private meetings with lobbyists.
10 points
Question 6
1. After the president, __________ is widely considered the second most powerful federal official in Washington, D.C.
the vice president
the U.S. Senate majority leader
the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. Senate president pro tempore
10 points
Question 7
1. Which of the following is a procedural tactic in which a minority of senators can block a bill by talking until other senators give in and the bill is withdrawn?
Filibuster
Pocket veto
Cloture
Veto
10 points
Question 8
1. The Senate majority whip:
is tasked with coordinating between officials of th ...
A Case For The Electoral College And For Its Faithless ElectorSharon Collins
The document discusses arguments for and against the Electoral College system for electing the U.S. President. It provides background on the origins of the Electoral College at the Constitutional Convention, noting it was a compromise between those wanting direct election by citizens and those preferring selection by Congress. While the system limits direct democracy, it can provide electoral mandate and encourage national campaigning. However, the rise of political parties has given them outsized influence in selecting electors, weakening the original intent of informed electors exercising independent judgment.
05/21/09 - REPORTING OF RACIAL AND DISCRIMINATION PRACTICES COMPLAINT: Reque...VogelDenise
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3. These Civics Flash Cards will help
immigrants learn about U.S. history
and government while preparing for
the naturalization test. These flash
cards can also be used in the classroom
as an instructional tool for citizenship
preparation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: On the naturalization test, some
answers may change because of elections or appointments.
Applicants must be aware of the most current answers to
these questions. Applicants must answer these questions
with the name of the official who is serving at the time of his
or her eligibility interview with USCIS. The USCIS Officer will
not accept an incorrect answer.
USCIS Civics Flash Cards
4. The 100 civics (history and government) questions and answers for the
naturalization test are included in these flash cards. The civics test is an
oral test and the USCIS Officer will ask the applicant up to 10 of the 100
civics questions. An applicant must answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly
to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test.
Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to
the 100 civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the civics
questions using the answers provided on these flash cards.
If you are 65 years old or older and have been a legal permanent resident
of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the questions
that have been marked with an asterisk (*).
USCIS Civics Flash Cards
5. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Question
1
What is the supreme law of
the land?
8. H sets up the government
H defines the government
H protects basic rights of
Americans
The National Mall in Washington, D.C.,
seen from the observation area of the
Washington Monument, circa 1945.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress,
LC-USW31-058713-C.
9. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
The idea of self-government is
in the first three words of the
Constitution. What are these
words?
Question
3
10. We the People “We the People,” the first three words
of the preamble to the Constitution
of the United States.
Courtesy of the National Archives.
15. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What is one right or
freedom from the
First Amendment?*
Question
6
16. A newspaper stand in 1941.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USF346-BN-001359-Q-C.
H speech
H religion
H assembly
H press
H petition the
government
17. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
How many amendments
does the Constitution have?
Question
7
18. twenty-seven
(27)
Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton,
seated, and Susan B. Anthony,
standing, advocates for the rights
of women to vote.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ61-791.
19. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What did the
Declaration of
Independence do?
Question
8
20. H announced our
independence
(from Great Britain)
H declared our
independence
(from Great Britain)
H said that the United
States is free
(from Great Britain)
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and
Thomas Jefferson in “Writing the
Declaration of Independence, 1776,”
by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZC4-9904.
21. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What are two rights in the
Declaration of Independence?
Question
9
24. You can practice
any religion, or
not practice a
religion.
A synagogue on Yom
Kippur, circa 1900.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress,
LC-DIG-ggbain-02316.
25. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What is the economic system
in the United States?*
Question
11
28. H Everyone must follow the
law.
H Leaders must obey
the law.
H Government must obey
the law.
H No one is above the law.
The Contemplation of Justice statue
outside the U.S. Supreme Court building
in Washington, D.C.
Courtesy of the Collection of the Supreme Court of the
United States.
29. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Name one branch or part of
the government.*
Question
13
37. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What are the two parts of the
U.S. Congress?*
Question
17
38. the Senate
and House (of
Representatives)
Aerial view of the west front of the
U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Courtesy of the Architect of the Capitol.
39. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
How many U.S. Senators
are there?
Question
18
40. one hundred (100) The Senators of the 109th Congress.
Courtesy of the U.S. Senate Photo Studio.
41. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
We elect a U.S. Senator for
how many years?
Question
19
42. six (6) Senate hearing on the confirmation of
John G. Roberts, Jr. in 2005.
Courtesy of the U.S. Senate Historical Office.
43. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Who is one of your state’s
U.S. Senators now?*
Question
20
44. Answers will
vary.
[District of Columbia residents
and residents of U.S. territories
should answer that D.C. (or the
territory where the applicant lives)
has no U.S. Senators.]
Hiram Revels of Mississippi became the
first African American Senator in 1870.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-DIG-cwpbh-00554.
45. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
The House of Representatives
has how many voting
members?
Question
21
46. four hundred
thirty-five (435)
President George W. Bush
delivering the State of the Union
Address before a joint session of
Congress, January 23, 2007.
Courtesy of the U.S. House of Representatives,
Office of Photography.
47. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
We elect a U.S.
Representative for how
many years?
Question
22
48. two (2)
Interior view of the Chamber of the
U.S. House of Representatives, circa 1861.
Courtesy of the U.S. House of Representatives,
Office of Photography.
49. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Name your
U.S. Representative.
Question
23
50. Answers will
vary.
[Residents of territories with
nonvoting Delegates or Resident
Commissioners may provide
the name of that Delegate or
Commissioner. Also acceptable is
any statement that the territory
has no (voting) Representatives in
Congress.]
Jeannette Rankin, the first
woman to be elected to the
U.S. House of Representatives.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-66358.
51. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Who does a U.S. Senator
represent?
Question
24
53. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Why do some states have
more Representatives than
other states?
Question
25
54. H (because of) the
state’s population
H (because) they
have more people
H (because) some
states have more
people
The Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.
Courtesy of the Architect of the Capitol.
55. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
We elect a President for how
many years?
Question
26
56. four (4)
The inauguration of President Theodore
Roosevelt on March 4, 1905.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-231.
57. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
In what month do we vote for
President?*
Question
27
63. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
If the President can no
longer serve, who becomes
President?
Question
30
64. the Vice
President
Swearing in of Vice President
Lyndon B. Johnson as president
aboard Air Force One following the
death of President John F. Kennedy on
November 22, 1963.
Courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
and Museum, photo by Cecil Stoughton.
65. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
If both the President and
the Vice President can no
longer serve, who becomes
President?
Question
31
66. the Speaker of
the House
The Rostrum, a place for public
speaking, is the location from which
the Speaker of the House presides.
Courtesy of the Architect of the Capitol.
67. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Who is the Commander in
Chief of the military?
Question
32
68. the President
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
reviewing American troops
in Casablanca, Morocco during
World War II.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress,
LC-USW33-027834-ZC.
69. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Who signs bills to become
laws?
Question
33
70. the President
President Lyndon B. Johnson signing
the Immigration Act of 1965 on
October 3rd of that same year,
Liberty Island, NY.
Courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
and Museum.
73. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What does the President’s
Cabinet do?
Question
35
74. advises the
President
President Ronald Reagan
leads a Cabinet meeting
at the White House
in September 1986.
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library, C36864-19.
75. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What are two Cabinet-level
positions?
Question
36
76. H Secretary of Agriculture
H Secretary of Commerce
H Secretary of Defense
H Secretary of Education
H Secretary of Energy
H Secretary of Health and
Human Services
H Secretary of Homeland
Security
H Secretary of Housing and
Urban Development
H Secretary of the Interior
H Secretary of Labor
H Secretary of State
H Secretary of Transportation
H Secretary of the Treasury
H Secretary of Veterans
Affairs
H Attorney General
H Vice President
77. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What does the judicial
branch do?
Question
37
78. H reviews laws
H explains laws
H resolves disputes
(disagreements)
H decides if a law goes
against the Constitution
The Courtroom of the U.S. Supreme
Court building, where the Court has
sat since 1935.
Courtesy of the Collection of the Supreme Court
of the United States.
79. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What is the highest court in
the United States?
Question
38
80. the Supreme
Court
West facade of the U.S. Supreme
Court building in Washington, D.C.
Courtesy of the Collection of the Supreme Court
of the United States.
81. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
How many justices are on the
Supreme Court?
Question
39
85. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Under our Constitution,
some powers belong to the
federal government. What is
one power of the federal
government?
Question
41
86. H to print money
H to declare war
H to create an army
H to make treaties
President Woodrow Wilson asking
Congress to declare war on Germany,
April 2, 1917.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZC4-10297.
87. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Under our Constitution, some
powers belong to the states.
What is one power of the
states?
Question
42
88. H provide schooling and
education
H provide protection
(police)
H provide safety
(fire departments)
H give a driver’s license
H approve zoning and
land use
89. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Who is the Governor of your
state now?
Question
43
91. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What is the capital of your
state?*
Question
44
92. Answers will vary.
[District of Columbia residents should
answer that D.C. is not a state and does
not have a capital. Residents of U.S.
territories should name the capital of
the territory.]
93. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What are the two major
political parties in the
United States?*
Question
45
94. Democratic and
Republican
Democratic (donkey) and Republican
(elephant) Party icons from a 1962
political cartoon urging citizens to vote.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-116449.
95. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What is the political party of
the President now?
Question
46
99. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
There are four amendments
to the Constitution about
who can vote. Describe one
of them.
Question
48
100. H Citizens eighteen (18)
and older (can vote).
H You don’t have to pay
(a poll tax) to vote.
H Any citizen can vote.
(Women and men
can vote.)
H A male citizen of any race
(can vote).
A young woman casting her ballot
in the 1964 presidential election.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress,
LC-DIG-ppmsca-04300.
101. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What is one responsibility
that is only for United States
citizens?*
Question
49
103. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Name one right only for
United States citizens.
Question
50
104. H vote in a federal
election
H run for federal
office
Congressman George W. Johnson of
West Virginia with a Boy Scout band
from his state, June 4, 1924.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-29200.
105. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What are two rights of
everyone living in the
United States?
Question
51
106. H freedom of expression
H freedom of speech
H freedom of assembly
H freedom to petition the
government
H freedom of religion
H the right to bear arms
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy
speaking at a racial equality demonstration
outside the Justice Department on
June 14, 1963.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-DIG-ppmsca-04295.
107. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What do we show loyalty to
when we say the Pledge of
Allegiance?
Question
52
108. H the United States
H the flag
A young boy pledging allegiance at a
naturalization ceremony in 1962.
Courtesy of the USCIS Historical Library,
BK9.4, Item 112.
109. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What is one promise you
make when you become a
United States citizen?
Question
53
110. H give up loyalty to other
countries
H defend the Constitution and
laws of the United States
H obey the laws of the United
States
H serve in the U.S. military (if
needed)
H serve (do important work
for) the nation (if needed)
H be loyal to the United States
111. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
How old do citizens have to
be to vote for President?*
Question
54
113. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What are two ways that
Americans can participate
in their democracy?
Question
55
114. H vote
H join a political party
H help with a campaign
H join a civic group
H join a community group
H give an elected official
your opinion on an issue
H call Senators and
Representatives
H publicly support or oppose an
issue or policy
H run for office
H write to a newspaper
115. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
When is the last day you
can send in federal income
tax forms?*
Question
56
117. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
When must all men register
for the Selective Service?
Question
57
118. H at age eighteen (18)
H between eighteen
(18) and twenty-six
(26)
World War I draft registration card of
Irving Berlin, an American composer who
became a naturalized citizen in 1918.
Courtesy of the National Archives.
119. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What is one reason colonists
came to America?
Question
58
120. H freedom
H political liberty
H religious freedom
H economic opportunity
H practice their religion
H escape persecution
“Mayflower Approaching Land,” an
engraving of the ship that carried the
Pilgrims to Plymouth, MA in 1620.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-3046.
121. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Who lived in America before
the Europeans arrived?
Question
59
125. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Why did the colonists fight
the British?
Question
61
126. H because of high
taxes (taxation
without representation)
H because the British army
stayed in their houses
(boarding, quartering)
H because they didn’t have
self-government
Molly Pitcher firing a cannon at the
Battle of Monmouth in 1778 during the
American Revolutionary War by Percy Moran.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZC4-4969.
127. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Who wrote the Declaration of
Independence?
Question
62
129. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
When was the Declaration of
Independence adopted?
Question
63
130. July 4, 1776 In “Declaration of Independence,” a painting by
John Trumbull, Thomas Jefferson and his
committee present the formal statement of
independence from Great Britain.
Courtesy of the National Archives, NARA File # 148-GW-662.
131. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
There were 13 original states.
Name three.
Question
64
132. H New Hampshire
H Massachusetts
H Rhode Island
H Connecticut
H New York
H New Jersey
H Pennsylvania
H Delaware
H Maryland
H Virginia
H North Carolina
H South Carolina
H Georgia
133. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What happened at the
Constitutional Convention?
Question
65
134. H The Constitution
was written.
H The Founding
Fathers wrote the
Constitution.
“Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States,”
by Howard Chandler Christy. Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USA7-34630.
135. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
When was the Constitution
written?
Question
66
137. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
The Federalist Papers
supported the passage of
the U.S. Constitution.
Name one of the writers.
Question
67
139. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What is one thing Benjamin
Franklin is famous for?
Question
68
140. H U.S. diplomat
H oldest member of the
Constitutional Convention
H first Postmaster General of
the United States “Franklin’s Return to Philadelphia, 1785,”
by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZC4-9906.
H writer of “Poor Richard’s
Almanac”
H started the first free libraries
141. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Who is the “Father of Our
Country”?
Question
69
147. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Name one war fought by the
United States in the 1800s.
Question
72
148. H War of 1812
H Mexican-American
War
H Civil War
H Spanish-American
War
“Battle of Lake Erie,” by Percy Moran,
depicts a battle from the War of 1812.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZC4-6893.
149. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Name the U.S. war between
the North and the South.
Question
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150. H the Civil War
H the War between
the States
Civil War soldiers with cannon and caisson,
Fort C.F. Smith, Co. L, 2d New York Artillery.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-115177.
151. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Name one problem that led to
the Civil War.
Question
74
155. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What did the Emancipation
Proclamation do?
Question
76
156. H freed the slaves
H freed slaves in the
Confederacy
H freed slaves in the
Confederate states
“The First Reading of the Emancipation
Proclamation Before the Cabinet,”
painted by Francis Bicknell Carpenter
and engraved by A.H. Ritchie.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-DIG-pga-02502.
H freed slaves in most
Southern states
157. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What did Susan B. Anthony
do?
Question
77
159. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Name one war fought by the
United States in the 1900s.*
Question
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160. H World War I
H World War II
H Korean War
H Vietnam War
H (Persian) Gulf War
“Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima,”
photographed by Joe Rosenthal,
Associated Press, 1945.
Courtesy of the National Archives, 80-G-413988.
161. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Who was President during
World War I?
Question
79
165. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Who did the United States
fight in World War II?
Question
81
166. Japan, Germany,
and Italy
Surrender of Japan, September 2, 1945.
General Douglas MacArthur signs
as Supreme Allied Commander
during formal surrender ceremonies
aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
Courtesy of the National Archives.
167. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Before he was President,
Eisenhower was a general.
What war was he in?
Question
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168. World War II
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1945.
Courtesy of the National Archives.
169. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
During the Cold War, what
was the main concern of the
United States?
Question
83
170. Communism
Germans from East and West stand
on the Berlin Wall in front of the
Brandenburg Gate in this November 10,
1989 photo, one day after the wall
opened. The Berlin Wall was a symbol
of the tyranny that restrained freedom
throughout the Communist bloc of
Eastern Europe during the Cold War.
AP Images/STF.
171. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What movement tried to end
racial discrimination?
Question
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172. civil rights
(movement)
Demonstrators at the March on
Washington for Jobs and Freedom in
Washington, D.C., August 28, 1963.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-DIG-ppmsca-03128.
173. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What did Martin Luther King,
Jr. do?*
Question
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186. H Puerto Rico
H U.S. Virgin Islands
H American Samoa
H Northern Mariana
Islands
H Guam
Old Spanish Bridge in Umatac, Guam.
Courtesy of the Office of U.S. Representative
Madeleine Z. Bordallo.
187. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Name one state that borders
Canada.
Question
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188. H Maine
H New Hampshire
H Vermont
H New York
H Pennsylvania
H Ohio
H Michigan
H Minnesota
H North Dakota
H Montana
H Idaho
H Washington
H Alaska
189. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Name one state that borders
Mexico.
Question
93
191. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What is the capital of the
United States?*
Question
94
192. Washington, D.C.
A view of Washington, D.C., from
Virginia, across the Potomac River. The
view shows the Lincoln Memorial, the
Washington Monument, and
the U.S. Capitol.
193. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Where is the Statue of
Liberty?*
Question
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194. H New York (Harbor)
H Liberty Island
[Also acceptable are New
Jersey, near New York City,
and on the Hudson (River).]
195. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Why does the flag have
13 stripes?
Question
96
196. H because there
were 13 original
colonies
H because the stripes
represent the
original colonies
197. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
Why does the flag have
50 stars?*
Question
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198. H because there is
one star for each
state
H because each star
represents a state
H because there are
50 states
199. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
What is the name of the
national anthem?
Question
98
200. The Star-
Spangled
Banner
In “The Star-Spangled Banner,”
by Percy Moran, Francis Scott Key
reaches toward the flag flying over
Fort McHenry.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZC4-6200.
201. Civics Flash Cards
for the Naturalization Test
When do we celebrate
Independence Day?*
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