Most Americans Can’t Pass This U.S. Citizenship Test

By: Alex Trent | Published: Mar 27, 2024

How much do you know about the United States? This test contains civics questions based on the actual ones those who want to take a naturalization test must answer. An applicant on a real naturalization test must answer an average of six out of 10 questions correctly.

Test your knowledge on these questions to determine just how well you would do on such a test if you ever had to take one.

1. How many amendments of the Constitution have been ratified?

  • A.) 10
  • B.) 30
  • C.) 19
  • D.) 27
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A US flag flies in front of the capitol building in DC.

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Answer:

D.) 27

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The number 27 is made in balloons.

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2. How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

  • A.) 10
  • B.) 12
  • C.) 5
  • D.) 14
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A notebook spelling out the duties of an American.

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Answer:

A.) 10

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The number 10 on a sign with a yellow background.

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3. What are the first three words of the US Constitution?

  • A.) In the year
  • B.) We hold these
  • C.) We the People
  • D.) When, in the
A portrait of US President George Washington

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Answer:

C.) We the People

The opening lines of the US Constitution.

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4. What is one right not guaranteed by the First Amendment?

  • A.) Bear arms
  • B.) Speech
  • C.) Press
  • D.) Religion
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Answer:

A.) Bear arms

A black colored pistol lying on the ground.

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5. What economic system best describes the United States?

  • A.) Neolithic
  • B.) Communist
  • C.) Socialist
  • D.) Capitalist
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Answer:

D.) Capitalist

A line of $100 dollar bills in US currency

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6. Which of these is one of the three major branches of the US Government?

  • A.) Authoritative
  • B.) Executive
  • C.) Residential
  • D.) Economic
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Answer:

B.) Executive

Joe Biden speaks at the 2024 State of the Union Address.

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7. What is the function of the Supreme Court?

  • A.) Enforce laws
  • B.) Create laws
  • C.) Interpret laws
  • D.) Vote on laws
The front entryway to the Supreme Court in Washington D.C.

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Answer:

C.) Interpret Laws

A gavel resting on a flat marble surface.

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8. How many US Senators are in the government?

  • A.) 50
  • B.) 100
  • C.) 200
  • D.) 535
US Senator Bernie Sanders stares off into the distance at a rally.

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Answer:

B.) 100

A sign with the number 100 on it sticking out of green foliage.

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9. How often are Senate elections?

  • A.) Every two years
  • B.) Every four years
  • C.) Every six years
  • D.) Every eight years
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Answer:

C.) Every six years

The number six is painted on a blue door.

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10. How many members are in the House of Representatives?

  • A.) 50
  • B.) 435
  • C.) 100
  • D.) 300
US Senator Nancy Pelosi speaks surrounded by American flags.

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Answer:

B.) 435

A road sign for route 435.

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11. How often are House members elected?

  • A.) Every two years
  • B.) Every four years
  • C.) Every six years
  • D.) Every eight years
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Answer:

A.) Every two years

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12. How often is the President elected?

  • A.) Every two years
  • B.) Every four years
  • C.) Every six years
  • D.) Every eight years
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Answer:

B.) Every four years

The number four is drawn in white with a circle around it.

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13. What among these is the President in charge of?

  • A.) House of Representatives
  • B.) Supreme Court
  • C.) Congress
  • D.) Military
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Answer:

D.) Military

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14. Who is second in line to take over the Presidency?

  • A.) Vice president
  • B.) Secretary of State
  • C.) Speaker of the House
  • D.) President pro tempore of the Senate
Joe Biden holds a pen while he signs an executive order.

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Answer:

C.) Speaker of the House

The current speaker of the House, Mike Johnson.

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15. Which of these is a real Presidential cabinet position title?

  • A.) Secretary of the Courts
  • B.) Secretary of the Election Integrity
  • C.) Secretary of Foreign Affairs
  • D.) Attorney General
The portrait of President Joe Biden from 2021.

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Answer:

D.) Attorney General

The current Attorney General in the Biden Administration, Loretta Lynch.

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