US History Test

Below are 10 multiple choice questions. Select a correct answer (there can be more than one).

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What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

Vote in a federal election Run for federal office Serve on a jury Serve in the military Say the pledge of allegiance

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

The Chief Justice The President The Speaker of the House The Vice President

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Capitalist and Independent Green and Republican Republican and Libertarian Democratic and Republican

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin George Washington Publius James Madison John Jay

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

January 1st February 20th July 4th December 25th

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are they?

The United States More Perfect Union We the Country We the People

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

The Senate Majority Leader The Speaker of the House The Chief Justice The President

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

Washington, D.C. Liberty Island Boston New York City New York Harbor

Name one right only for United States citizens.

Campaign for a candidate Join a political party Run for federal office Vote in a federal election Write to a newspaper

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

Louisiana Texas Paris Mexican Cession