Question

citizenship english & civics practice test
part 1 - reading section (5 points)
read each sentence and circle the correct answer.

1. the president lives in the:

a) capitol building
b) white house
c) supreme court

1. the u.s. flag has:

a) 13 stripes
b) 15 stripes
c) 50 stripes

1. we celebrate independence day in:

a) may
b) july
c) november

1. the u.s. capital is:

a) new york
b) washington, d.c.
c) philadelphia

1. citizens vote for the president every:

a) 2 years
b) 4 years
c) 6 years
part 2 - writing section (5 points)
write each sentence clearly and correctly.

1. the flag is red, white, and blue.
2. george washington was the first president.
3. citizens can vote.
4. the united states has fifty states.
5. freedom is important.

part 3 - civics and government (10 points)
answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. what is the supreme law of the land?
2. what are the first three words of the constitution?

Explanation:

1. The President of the United States lives in the White House. The Capitol Building is where Congress meets, and the Supreme Court is the judicial branch.
2. The U.S. flag has 13 stripes representing the original 13 colonies.
3. Independence Day is celebrated in July (July 4th).
4. The U.S. capital is Washington, D.C.
5. Citizens vote for the President every 4 years.

Answer:

1. b) White House
2. a) 13 stripes
3. b) July
4. b) Washington, D.C.
5. b) 4 years