U.S. Citizenship Test Overview

1. What are the colors of our flag?


The colors of the American flag are red, white, and blue.

2. How many stars are on our flag?


There are 50 stars on the U.S. flag.

3. How many stripes are on our flag?


There are 13 stripes on the US flag, representing the original 13 colonies.

4. How many amendments does the Constitution have?


The United States Constitution has 27 amendments.

5. Who is the President of the United States?


Joe Biden is the President of the United States.

6. Who is the Vice President of the United States?


The Vice President of the United States is Kamala Harris.

7. What is the supreme law of the land?


The supreme law of the land is the U.S. Constitution.

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


The economic system in the United States is capitalist. This means that it is based on private ownership of the means of production and the investment of capital to generate profits.

9. What is the capital of the United States?


Washington, D.C.

10. What is the Bill of Rights?


The Bill of Rights is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. These amendments were ratified in 1791 and guarantee certain rights for all citizens of the United States, including the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, the right to a speedy trial, and protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.

11. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?


Two rights in the Declaration of Independence are the right to life and liberty and the right to pursue happiness.

12. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?


The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson.

13. What are the two major political parties in the United States?


The two major political parties in the United States are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.

14. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?


The separation of powers and checks and balances within the branches of government stop one branch from becoming too powerful. The Constitution grants certain powers to each branch, allowing each to check the other’s power. This means that if one branch attempts to exceed its authority, another branch can check it through various methods. For example, the president can veto bills passed by Congress, or Congress can remove a president from office via impeachment.

15. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?


In the United States, citizens must be at least 18 years old to vote for President.

16. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?


Voting in federal elections.

17. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.


The War of 1812

18. Name two national U.S. holidays.


Thanksgiving and Independence Day.

19. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?


The number of Representatives each state has in the US House of Representatives is determined by the state’s population, as determined by the US Census. States with larger populations have more Representatives, while states with smaller populations have fewer. This is based on the principle of one-person-one-vote, which ensures that all citizens have an equal voice in our democracy.

20. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?


The last day to file federal income tax forms for most taxpayers is April 15th of the year after the tax year.