CITIZENSHIP QUIZFor those that weren’t born here, it’s never been easy to become a citizen. In addition to passing a reading and writing test of English proficiency, all applicants must pass a new civics exam. The civics test is an oral exam, with an Immigration Services (IS) officer asking applicants 10 questions of out a possible 100.

1. Who elects the president of the United States?

2. How many amendments are there in the constitution?

3. What are the three branches of our government?

4. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

5. Name the senators from your state.

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6. For how long do we elect a senator?

7. How many voting representatives are there in congress?

8. For how long do we elect the representatives?

9. What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

10. Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

11. There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Describe ONE of them.

12. What is the economic system in the United States?

13. What are two rights contained in the Constitution?

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14. Who is in charge of the executive branch?

15. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

16. Who has the power to declare war?

17. What is the supreme law of the land?

18. Who becomes president of the USA if the President and Vice President should die?

19. A person who is nominated and approved for the Supreme Court serves for how long?