Take The Test

Do you have what it takes to become a citizen?

When immigrants want to become Americans, they must take a civics test as part of their naturalization interview before a Citizenship and Immigration Services officer. The questions are usually selected from a list of 100 sample questions (see at http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/English.pdf ) that prospective citizens can look at ahead of the interview (though the examiner is not limited to those questions). Some are easy, some are not. We have picked some of the more difficult ones. Should you be welcomed immediately to the Land of the Free or sent home for some more homework? Find out! (PLEASE NOTE: These questions are as asked on the official United States Immigration and Naturalization Services Web site. Candidates are not given multiple choices in the naturalization interview, which is conducted orally.)

1. How many stripes are there on the U.S. flag?
10
13
50
51
2. Who is the chief justice of the Supreme Court today?
George W. Bush
Alberto Gonzales
Thomas Jefferson
John G. Roberts Jr.
3. In what year was the Constitution written?
1776
1787
1876
1812
4. Which of these is guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Freedom of the press
Right to bear arms
Right to happiness
Right to trial by jury
5. How many Supreme Court justices are there?
3
9
10
13
6. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
First Ten Amendments
Lewis “Scooter” Libby
7. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1787
July 4, 1812
July 4, 1876
8. Which of the following amendments to the Constitution does NOT address or guarantee voting rights?
19th Amendment
24th Amendment
15th Amendment
7th Amendment
9. What are the 13 original states?
Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Zealand, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland
Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland
Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland
Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland, Washington, D.C.
10. What do the stripes on the U.S. flag mean?
The Cabinet
One for each state in the Union
They represent the 13 original states
One for each article of the Constitution
11. What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
12. How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution?
9
10
13
27
13. Which of the following is NOT one of the constitutional requirements to be eligible to become president?
Must be at least 35 years old by the time he/she will serve
Must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years
Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States
Must have served as a governor
14. Who selects the Supreme Court justices?
The Electoral College
The people
They are appointed by the president
The Senate
15. How many representatives are there in Congress?
50
100
102
435
16. Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death"?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
17. Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
In search of gold
To meet the Indians
For religious freedom
To escape the Revolutionary War
18. Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
The president
Chief justice of the Supreme Court
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
19. What INS form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?
Form N-200 "Petition for Naturalization"
N-400 "Application for Naturalization"
Social Security card
FD-258
20. Which of these contains three rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
Right to life, right to liberty, right to the pursuit of happiness
Freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of religion
Right to protest, right to protection under the law, freedom of religion
Freedom of religion, right to elect representatives, human rights

I only missed two numbers 20 and 4 so I got a 90% out of 100%

You answered 90% of questions correctly.
Here's your rating:
0-20%: Maybe you're still thinking too much about the Old Country -- and that's where you should probably be.
25-40%: Mmmm. Do you really want to be a citizen? This kind of performance isn't going to impress those nice immigration folks.
45-60%: Not too bad, but you really need to break out the civics books again -- word is, the INS is looking for an 80 percent score.
65-80%: Hey, you may make a good citizen yet! Look at your wrong answers and a little revision should do the trick.
85-100%: Welcome to the United States! (And, truth be told, you know more about this great land than most Americans.)Scroll down to see answers for each question.