Starting in October 2008, there will be a more difficult test for people who want to become U.S.citizens. From a list of 100 questions, 10 will be asked at random to help determine a person’s knowledge of U.S. history and government and whether he or she is allowed to become a U.S.citizen.
The following 10 questions are featured as part of the new test. How many can you answer correctly? The answers will be posted in the comments section. While taking the test, please enjoy the great music video at the bottom of this post.
- How many amendments does the constitution have?
- The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
- Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
- Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
- What is one responsibility that is only for U.S.citizens?
- What are two rights only for U.S.citizens?
- The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
- Name one U.S. territory.
- Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?
- Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.