Citizenship Test

1. How many stars are there on our flag? 50
   
2. What do the stars on the flag mean? 50 states
   
3. What color are the stripes? red and white
   
4. What do the stripes on the flag mean? red for blood shed for our country and white for peace
   
5. What is the date of Independence Day? July 4
   
6. Independence from whom? other countries and authorities
   
7. What do we call a change to the Constitution? amendment
   
8. How many branches are there in our government? three
   
9. How many full terms can a president serve? 2
   
10. Who nominates judges of the Supreme Court? the president
    
11. How many Supreme Court justices are there? 9
    
12. Who was the main writer of the Declaration
    of Independence? Thomas Jefferson
    
13. What holiday was celebrated for the first
    time by American colonists? Thanksgiving
    
14. Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner? someone who loves america
    
15. What is the minimum voting age in the
    United States? 18
    
16. Who was president during the Civil War? Abraham Lincoln
    
17. Which president is called the "Father of
    our Country?" George Washington
    
18. What is the 50th state of the Union? Hawaii
    
19. What is the name of the ship that brought
    the Pilgrims to America? the Mayflower
    
20. Who has the power to declare war? the president
    
21. What were the 13 original states of the
    United States called? 13 colonies
    
22. In what year was the Constitution written? 1787
    
23. What is the introduction to the
    Constitution called?preamble
24. Which president was the first Commander in Chief
    of the United States Army and Navy? George Washington
    
25. In what month do we vote for the president? November
    
26. How many times may a senator be re-elected? infinity
    
27. Who signs bills into law? the president
    
28. Who elects the president of the United States? electoral college
    
29. How many states are there in the United States?50
30. Who becomes president if both the president and
    vice president die? the secretary of state