Civics Test Simulator for Naturalization 2025 Comprehensive U.S. Civics Practice Exam 1 / 20 The American Revolution had many important events. Name one. Bombing of Pearl Harbor Battle of Yorktown (British surrender at Yorktown) Battle of Gettysburg 2 / 20 How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case? Three (3) Nine (9) Five (5) 3 / 20 Why is it important to pay federal taxes? It is voluntary. Required by law It is required to get a passport. 4 / 20 What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? Florida Territory Alaska Territory Louisiana Territory 5 / 20 Name one power of the president. Declares war Impeaches officials Appoints federal judges 6 / 20 What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? Louisiana Territory Florida Territory Alaska Territory 7 / 20 What part of the federal government writes laws? The Supreme Court The U.S. Congress The President’s Cabinet 8 / 20 Why does the flag have 13 stripes? Why does the flag have 13 stripes?. Because there were 13 original colonies. Because there were 13 founding fathers.. 9 / 20 Why does each state have two senators? To prevent ties. Equal representation (for small states). To save time when voting. 10 / 20 What does the Bill of Rights protect? The power of the Supreme Court The basic rights of Americans The Electoral College 11 / 20 What group of people was taken and sold as slaves? People from Italy People from Africa People from Spain 12 / 20 Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does. Forms the government Defines the process for electing the Pope Declares war on other nations 13 / 20 How long do Supreme Court justices serve? For six years For ten years For life 14 / 20 What is the name of the national anthem? God Bless America America the Beautiful The Star-Spangled Banner 15 / 20 What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment? Abolished slavery. Guarantees freedom of speech. It states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people. 16 / 20 Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance. Travel abroad and pay state taxes Vote in all elections and run for office Serve in the military (if needed) and obey the laws of the United States 17 / 20 What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States? Terrorists attacked the United States. The stock market crashed. The Persian Gulf War ended. 18 / 20 What is Independence Day? A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service. A holiday to celebrate the end of the Civil War. The country’s birthday 19 / 20 Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States? Citizens All people living in the United States Legal residents 20 / 20 How many senators does each state have? Based on the state's population Two (2) One (1) Your score isThe average score is 56% 0% Restart quiz