Civics - Chapter 1, U.S. Citizenship Test Questions

What is the form of government of the United States?

• republic

• constitutional monarchy

• dictatorship

• direct democracy

Which U.S. document starts with the words "We the People"?

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

• 10

• 18

• 27

• 32

The words "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?

• U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Emancipation Proclamation

Which power below is NOT a power of the U.S. Congress?

• issue pardons

• write laws

• declare wars

• make the federal budget

How many U.S. senators are there?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 435

How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 435

The President of the United States is elected for how many years?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

• 10 years

What does the judicial branch do?

• reviews laws

• makes laws

• enforces laws

• selects members to serve on the Supreme Court

How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11