U.S. Citizenship Practice Test 8 (10 Questions)
- Mixed Practice Test 8 (All Topics)
- 10 questions
- 12 minutes
A short mixed practice test with 10 new questions from government, history, and symbols and holidays. On the real test you need 12 correct answers out of 20, so aim for at least 6 out of 10 here, then review every explanation.
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Question 1
The members of the House of Representatives elect a leader who presides over the House. What is this position called?
Correct answer: C
The Speaker of the House is chosen by the House members and runs its work. The Speaker is second in line to become President, after the Vice President.
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Question 2
Which official is the head of the Department of Justice?
Correct answer: B
The Attorney General leads the Department of Justice and is a member of the Cabinet. The Chief Justice leads the Supreme Court, which is a different branch.
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Question 3
The President vetoes a bill. This is a check on which branch of government?
Correct answer: A
A veto stops a bill passed by Congress, so it checks the legislative branch. Congress can respond by overriding the veto with a two-thirds vote in both houses.
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Question 4
Karim is a lawful permanent resident but not yet a citizen. Which of these is he NOT allowed to do?
Correct answer: D
Only U.S. citizens may vote in federal elections. Permanent residents can own homes, work and send their children to public schools.
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Question 5
In which city did the Continental Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?
Correct answer: D
The Declaration of Independence was adopted in Philadelphia in 1776. Washington, D.C. did not exist yet; it became the capital in 1800.
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Question 6
Which war officially ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
Correct answer: B
In the Treaty of Paris of 1783, Great Britain recognized the independence of the United States. That ended the Revolutionary War.
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Question 7
Who wrote the words of "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
Correct answer: C
Francis Scott Key wrote the poem in 1814 during the War of 1812. It became the national anthem in 1931.
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Question 8
Mount Rushmore in South Dakota shows the faces of four Presidents. Which of these is one of them?
Correct answer: A
Mount Rushmore shows George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Franklin D. Roosevelt is not on it.
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Question 9
What is the minimum age to serve as a U.S. senator?
Correct answer: B
A senator must be at least 30 years old and a citizen for at least nine years. The minimum age is 25 for the House and 35 for President.
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Question 10
How long is one term of the Vice President?
Correct answer: C
The Vice President is elected together with the President for a four-year term. Two years is a House term and six years is a Senate term.
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