Becoming a US citizen is not easy. But along with an American citizenship comes opportunities like access to a US passport, the right to vote in public elections, and protection from deportation. Anyone that is hoping to become an American citizen must go through quite a few steps as part of the application process, including establishing your eligibility, attending an interview, passing tests of your knowledge of English and of US civics, and attending an oath ceremony.
In particular, the civics test assesses your knowledge of US history and government. This is an oral test and the officer will ask the applicant up to 10 of the 100 civics questions during the interview process. Applicants must be able to answer at least 6 questions correctly in order to pass. As there are no multiple-choice options, this can be a tough test; even actual American citizens may not be able to pass it on the first try!
Here are some actual questions pulled directly from that test; the multiple choice options added are our own. Would you score well enough to become a US citizen? Take our quiz to find out!
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Can You Pass the US Citizenship Test? Quiz Questions
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Houston
Los Angeles
Chicago
New York City
What is the capital of the United States?
Boston
San Francisco
New York City
Washington, D.C.
Which is NOT a problem that led to the Civil War?
States’ rights
Economic reasons
Proliferation of nuclear weapons
Slavery
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
The Persians
American Indians
The Aztecs
Which is NOT a promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
To visit the Statue of Liberty at least once in your lifetime
Obey the laws of the United States
Be loyal to the United States
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
A military accident occured at Fort Jackson in South Carolina
Apollo 11 landed on the moon
The Manhattan Project was completed
Terrorists attacked the United States
Which is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Ohio River
Mississippi River
Colorado River
Hudson River
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
What is NOT a key function of the Constitution?
Defines the government
Protects basic rights of Americans
To declare public holidays
Sets up the government
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
50 is a lucky number according to the natives
George Washington was 50 years old when he became president
Because each star represents a state and there are 50 states
Because there are 50 cabinet-level positions
What is the name of the national anthem?
Heal The World
O USA
The Star-Spangled Banner
God Save the Queen
When is Independence Day?
July 4
Dec 25
Nov 11
Which is NOT a national U.S. holiday?
Labor Day
Memorial Day
New Year’s Day
Apple Day
Which is NOT one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Saved (or preserved) the Union
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
Introduced corporate taxes
Led the United States during the Civil War
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
Gulf War
Korean War
Vietnam War
Which is NOT a state that borders Canada?
Michigan
Texas
Pennsylvania
Washington
3 Comments
I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!😀😀😀
I AM NOT A DARK CHOCOLATE!!! 🙁
16/16 awesome!!! Pennsylvania does not border Canada by land!!!