Naturalization Questions and Answers
The following are typical US history and government questions used in Naturalization Tests:
| Q: | 1. What are the colors of our flag? |
| A: | 1. Red, white, and blue |
| Q: | 2. What do the stars on the flag mean? |
| A: | 2. One for each state |
| Q: | 3. How many stars are there on our flag? |
| A: | 3. There are 50 stars on our flag. |
| Q: | 4. What color are the stars on our flag? |
| A: | 4. The stars on our flag are white. |
| Q: | 5. How many stripes are there on our flag? |
| A: | 5. There are 13 stripes on our flag. |
| Q: | 6. What do the stripes on the flag represent? |
| A: | 6. The first 13 states |
| Q: | 7. What colors are the stripes on the flag? |
| A: | 7. The stripes on the flag are red and white. |
| Q: | 8. How many states are there in the Union (the United States)? |
| A: | 8. 50 states |
| Q: | 9. What do we celebrate on the 4th of July? |
| A: | 9. Independence Day |
| Q: | 10. Independence Day celebrates independence from whom? |
| A: | 10. Independence from Great Britain |
| Q: | 11. What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War? |
| A: | 11. We fought Great Britain in the Revolutionary War. |
| Q: | 12. Who was the first president of the United States? |
| A: | 12. George Washington |
| Q: | 13. Who is the President of the United States today? |
| A: | 13. George W. Bush |
| Q: | 14. Who is the Vice President of the United States today? |
| A: | 14. Dick Cheney |
| Q: | 15. Who elects the President of the United States? |
| A: | 15. The Electoral College |
| Q: | 16. Who becomes President if the President dies? |
| A: | 16. The Vice President |
| Q: | 17. What is the Constitution? |
| A: | 17. The supreme law of the land |
| Q: | 18. What do we call changes to the Constitution? |
| A: | 18. Amendments |
| Q: | 19. How many changes, or amendments, are there to the Constitution? |
| A: | 19. Twenty-seven amendments |
| Q: | 20. What are the three branches of our government? |
| A: | 20. Executive, Judicial, and Legislative |
| Q: | 21. What is the legislative branch of our Government? |
| A: | 21. Congress |
| Q: | 22. What makes up Congress? |
| A: | 22. The Senate and the House of Representatives |
| Q: | 23. Who makes the Federal laws in the United States? |
| A: | 23. Congress |
| Q: | 24. Who elects Congress? |
| A: | 24. The citizens of the United States |
| Q: | 25. How many Senators are there in Congress? |
| A: | 25. There are 100 Senators in Congress, 2 from each state. |
| Q: | 26. For how long do we elect each Senator? |
| A: | 26. 6 years |
| Q: | 27. Name two Senators from your state. |
| A: | 27. The answer to this question depends on where you live. |
| Q: | 28. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?-2- |
| A: | 28. There are 435 voting members in the House of Representatives. |
| Q: | 29. For how long do we elect each member of the House of Representatives? |
| A: | 29. For 2 years |
| Q: | 30. Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government? |
| A: | 30. The President-6- |
| Q: | 31. For how long is the President elected? |
| A: | 31. The President is elected for 4 years. |
| Q: | 32. What is the highest part of the Judiciary Branch of our Government? |
| A: | 32. The Supreme Court |
| Q: | 33. What are the duties of the Supreme Court? |
| A: | 33. To interpret and explain the laws |
| Q: | 34. What is the supreme law of the United States? |
| A: | 34. The Constitution |
| Q: | 35. What is the Bill of Rights? |
| A: | 35. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution |
| Q: | 36. What is the capital of the state you live in? |
| A: | 36. The answer to this question depends on the state where you reside. To learn the capital of your state, go to http://www.firstgov.gov and select the state government link. |
| Q: | 37. Who is the current Governor of the state you live in? |
| A: | 37. The answer to this question depends on where you live. To learn the name of the Governor of your state, go to http://www.firstgov.gov and select the state government link. |
| Q: | 38. Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President die? |
| A: | 38. The Speaker of the House |
| Q: | 39. Who is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? |
| A: | 39. John G. Roberts, Jr. |
| Q: | 40. What were the original 13 states? |
| A: | 40. Virginia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Georgia |
| Q: | 41. Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death”? |
| A: | 41. Patrick Henry |
| Q: | 42. Name some countries that were our enemies during World War II. |
| A: | 42. Germany, Italy, and Japan |
| Q: | 43. What was the 49th state added to our Union (the United States)? |
| A: | 43. Alaska |
| Q: | 44. How many full terms can a President serve? |
| A: | 44. Two full terms |
| Q: | 45. Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.? |
| A: | 45. A civil rights leader |
| Q: | 46. What are some of the requirements to be eligible to become President? |
| A: | 46. A candidate for President must• be a native-born, not naturalized, citizen,• be at least 35 years old, and• have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years. |
| Q: | 47. Why are there 100 Senators in the United States Senate? |
| A: | 47. Each state elects 2 Senators. |
| Q: | 48. Who nominates judges for the Supreme Court? |
| A: | 48. The President nominates judges for the Supreme Court. |
| Q: | 49. How many Supreme Court Justices are there? |
| A: | 49. There are 9 Supreme Court Justices. |
| Q: | 50. Why did the Pilgrims come to America? |
| A: | 50. To gain religious freedom |
| Q: | 51. What is the executive of a state government called? |
| A: | 51. The Governor |
| Q: | 52. What is the head executive of a city government called? |
| A: | 52. The Mayor |
| Q: | 53. What holiday was celebrated for the first time by American colonists? |
| A: | 53. Thanksgiving |
| Q: | 54. Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence? |
| A: | 54. Thomas Jefferson |
| Q: | 55. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? |
| A: | 55. July 4, 1776 |
| Q: | 56. What are some of the basic beliefs of the Declaration of Independence? |
| A: | 56. That all men are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness |
| Q: | 57. What is the national anthem of the United States? |
| A: | 57. The Star-Spangled Banner |
| Q: | 58. Who wrote The Star-Spangled Banner? |
| A: | 58. Francis Scott Key-7- |
| Q: | 59. What is the minimum voting age in the United States?-3- |
| A: | 59. 18 is the minimum voting age. |
| Q: | 60. Who signs bills into law? |
| A: | 60. The President |
| Q: | 61. What is the highest court in the United States? |
| A: | 61. The Supreme Court |
| Q: | 62. Who was President during the Civil War? |
| A: | 62. Abraham Lincoln |
| Q: | 63. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? |
| A: | 63. The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves. |
| Q: | 64. What special group advises the President? |
| A: | 64. The Cabinet advises the President. |
| Q: | 65. Which President is called the “Father of our Country”? |
| A: | 65. George Washington |
| Q: | 66. Which President was the first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army and Navy? |
| A: | 66. George Washington |
| Q: | 67. What was the 50th state to be added to our Union (the United States)? |
| A: | 67. Hawaii |
| Q: | 68. Who helped the Pilgrims in America? |
| A: | 68. The American Indians/Native Americans |
| Q: | 69. What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America? |
| A: | 69. The Mayflower |
| Q: | 70. What were the 13 original states of the United States called before they were states? |
| A: | 70. Colonies |
| Q: | 71. What group has the power to declare war? |
| A: | 71. Congress has the power to declare war. |
| Q: | 72. Name the amendments that guarantee or address voting rights. |
| A: | 72. The 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th amendments |
| Q: | 73. In what year was the Constitution written? |
| A: | 73. The Constitution was written in 1787. |
| Q: | 74. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called? |
| A: | 74. The Bill of Rights |
| Q: | 75. Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights? |
| A: | 75. All people living in the United States |
| Q: | 76. What is the introduction to the Constitution called? |
| A: | 76. The Preamble |
| Q: | 77. Who meets in the U.S. Capitol building? |
| A: | 77. Congress |
| Q: | 78. What is the name of the President’s official home? |
| A: | 78. The White House |
| Q: | 79. Where is the White House located? |
| A: | 79. Washington, DC |
| Q: | 80. Name one right or freedom guaranteed by the first amendment. |
| A: | 80. The rights of freedom of religion, of speech, of the press, of assembly, and to petition the Government |
| Q: | 81. Who is Commander-in-Chief of the United States military? |
| A: | 81. The President |
| Q: | 82. In what month do we vote for the President? |
| A: | 82. November |
| Q: | 83. In what month is the new President inaugurated? |
| A: | 83. January |
| Q: | 84. How many times may a Senator or Congressman be re-elected? |
| A: | 84. There is no limit. |
| Q: | 85. What are the two major political parties in the United States today? |
| A: | 85. The Democratic and Republican parties |
| Q: | 86. What is the executive branch of our government? |
| A: | 86. The President, the Cabinet, and departments under the cabinet members |
| Q: | 87. Where does freedom of speech come from? |
| A: | 87. The Bill of Rights |
| Q: | 88. What U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services form is used to apply for naturalized citizenship? |
| A: | 88. Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization)-8- |
| Q: | 89. What kind of government does the United States have?-4- |
| A: | 89. A Republic |
| Q: | 90. Name one of the purposes of the United Nations. |
| A: | 90. For countries to discuss and try to resolve world problems or to provide economic aid to many countries |
| Q: | 91. Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States. |
| A: | 91. To obtain Federal government jobs, to travel with a U.S. passport, or to petition for close relatives to come to the United States to live |
| Q: | 92. Can the Constitution be changed? |
| A: | 92. Yes, the Constitution can be changed. |
| Q: | 93. What is the most important right granted to United States citizens? |
| A: | 93. The right to vote |
| Q: | 94. What is the White House? |
| A: | 94. The President’s official home |
| Q: | 95. What is the United States Capitol? |
| A: | 95. The place where Congress meets |
| Q: | 96. How many branches are there in the United States government? |
| A: | 96. There are 3 branches |
