From the South Florida Sun-Sentinel
U.S. Immigration test
January 31 2008
Q: What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
A: To interpret and explain the laws.
Q: How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
A: 435
Q: What is the highest part of the Judiciary branch of our government?
A: The Supreme Court
Q: What is the Supreme Law of the United States?
A: The Constitution.
Q: Who becomes president if both president and the vice president die?
A: The Speaker of the House
Q: What was the 49th state added to our union?
A: Alaska
Q: Why are there 100 senators in the U.S Senate?
A: Each state elects 2 senators.
Q: What holiday was celebrated for the first time by American colonists?
A: Thanksgiving
Q: What is the executive of a state of government called?
A: The governor.
Q: When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
A: July 4, 1776
Q: Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
A: Francis Scott Key
Q: What special group advises the president?
A: The Cabinet advises the president.
Q: Which president is called the "Father of our Country"?
A: George Washington
Q: Which president was the first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army and Navy?
A: George Washington
Q: Name the amendments that guarantee or address voting rights.
A: The 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th amendments.
Q: In what year was the Constitution written?
A: The Constitution was written in 1787.
Q: Who meets in the U.S. Capitol building?
A: Congress
Q: How many times can a senator or congressman be re-elected?
A: There is no limit.
Q: What U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services form is used to apply for naturalized citizenship?
A: Form N- 400 (Application for Naturalization)
Q: Name one of the purposes of the United Nations.
A: For countries to discuss and try to resolve world problems or to provide economic aid to many countries.
Q: What is the most important right granted to U.S. citizens?
A: The right to vote.
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