USCIS Civics Test — 2008
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Question 1 of 10
American History
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
A
Benjamin Franklin
B
John Adams
C
George Washington
D
Thomas Jefferson
Explanation
Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
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Question 2 of 10
American Government
What does the Constitution do?
A
sets up the government and protects basic rights
B
writes the federal budget
C
declares war on Britain
D
elects the President
Explanation
The Constitution establishes the government, defines its branches, and protects basic rights.
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Question 3 of 10
American History
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
A
the Spanish
B
the British
C
American Indians (Native Americans)
D
the French
Explanation
American Indians (Native Americans) lived in America for thousands of years before Europeans arrived.
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Question 4 of 10
American Government
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
A
We the People
B
Life and Liberty
C
In Order to
D
Of the People
Explanation
The Constitution opens with 'We the People,' establishing that the government draws power from citizens.
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Question 5 of 10
Integrated Civics
Name one U.S. territory.
A
Puerto Rico
B
Hawaii
C
Cuba
D
Alaska
Explanation
U.S. territories include Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
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Question 6 of 10
Integrated Civics
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
A
Indian Ocean
B
Atlantic Ocean
C
Arctic Ocean
D
Pacific Ocean
Explanation
The Pacific Ocean borders the U.S. West Coast.
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Question 7 of 10
Integrated Civics
Name one state that borders Canada.
A
Texas
B
Florida
C
Michigan
D
California
Explanation
13 U.S. states border Canada, from Maine in the east to Alaska in the west.
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Question 8 of 10
American Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
A
the Declaration of Independence
B
the Bill of Rights
C
the Constitution
D
the Federalist Papers
Explanation
The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States; all other laws must comply with it.
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Question 9 of 10
American History
Why did the colonists fight the British?
A
because the British banned slavery
B
because the British were Catholics
C
because the British wanted to free the slaves
D
because of high taxes without representation
Explanation
Colonists protested taxation without representation, quartering of British troops, and lack of self-government.
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Question 10 of 10
American History
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
A
Native Americans
B
Asians
C
Africans
D
Europeans
Explanation
Enslaved Africans were forcibly brought to America starting in the early 17th century.
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