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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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