Latest / U.S. Citizenship Test 2026 / 128 Civics Questions in RANDOM (KATHERINE & JOHN VOICES_02087) for the U.S. Citizenship Test – Slow, One Answer, NO Repetition
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- 0:00Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things.
- 0:04Name 1. First Secretary of State.
- 0:17Who signs bills to become laws? The President of the United
- 0:27States. Name the US war between the
- 0:35North and the South. The Civil War.
- 0:48Many documents influenced the US Constitution.
- 0:53Name 1. Declaration of Independence.
- 1:06What are the two parts of the US Congress?
- 1:15Senate and House of Representatives.
- 1:23Who vetoes bills? The President of the United
- 1:33States. What US war ended slavery?
- 1:47The Civil War. There are 4 amendments to the US
- 1:54Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
- 2:04Citizens 18 and older can vote. James Madison is famous for many
- 2:15things. Name 1.
- 2:23Father of the Constitution. Abraham Lincoln is famous for
- 2:32many things. Name 1.
- 2:39Freed the slaves. Emancipation Proclamation.
- 2:47What is the rule of law? Everyone must follow the law.
- 3:02Who appoints federal judges? The President of the United
- 3:11States. What is the name of the national
- 3:20anthem? The Star Spangled Banner.
- 3:30When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
- 3:39July 4th, 1776. How long is a term for a member
- 3:50of the House of Representatives? Two years.
- 4:03Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11th, 2001
- 4:09attacks. War in Afghanistan.
- 4:21Why were The Federalist Papers important?
- 4:29They supported passing the US Constitution.
- 4:37Who is the governor of your state now?
- 4:44Answers will vary. How many amendments does the US
- 4:53Constitution have? 27.
- 5:07How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
- 5:16Lifetime appointment. During the Cold War, what was 1
- 5:25main concern of the United States?
- 5:33Communism. Why did the United States enter
- 5:40World War One? Because Germany attacked US
- 5:49civilian ships. Who elects members of the House
- 5:57of Representatives? Citizens from their
- 6:06Congressional District. Why did the United States enter
- 6:15the Korean War? To stop the spread of communism.
- 6:28What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives
- 6:31now? Mike Johnson.
- 6:44What are two examples of civic participation in the United
- 6:48States? Vote.
- 6:56Join a political party. What group of people was taken
- 7:05and sold as slaves? Africans.
- 7:19Name one power that is only for the states.
- 7:27Provide schooling and education. The nation's first motto was E
- 7:37pluribus Unum. What does that mean?
- 7:45We all become one. Name 1 leader of the women's
- 7:53rights movement in the 1800s. Susan B Anthony.
- 8:07What is the supreme law of the land?
- 8:15US Constitution. Name 1 War fought by the United
- 8:25States in the 1800s. Civil War.
- 8:38How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a
- 8:42case? 5.
- 8:55Name one power of the president. Signs bills into law.
- 9:09There were 13 original states. Name 5.
- 9:19New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginie, Georgia.
- 9:32What is the economic system of the United States?
- 9:41Free market economy. What is the highest court in the
- 9:50United States? Supreme Court.
- 10:03Name one thing the US Constitution does.
- 10:12Forms the government. Dwight Eisenhower is famous for
- 10:21many things. Name 1. 34th President of the
- 10:30United States. What was the Great Depression?
- 10:41Longest economic recession in modern history.
- 10:48How can people become United States citizens?
- 10:57Naturalize. There are three branches of
- 11:05government. Why?
- 11:12Checks and balances. What is the purpose of the 10th
- 11:22Amendment? It states that the powers not
- 11:30given to the federal government belong to the states or to the
- 11:33people. What is one part of the judicial
- 11:41branch? Supreme Court.
- 11:53What are two cabinet level positions?
- 12:04Secretary of Education, Secretary of Energy.
- 12:12What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
- 12:20Freed the slaves. What is Memorial Day?
- 12:33A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service.
- 12:43Who elects US senators? Citizens from their state.
- 12:58It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for
- 13:04the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
- 13:12Required by law. Name your US representative.
- 13:27Answers will vary. Name three national US holidays.
- 13:41New Year's Day, Memorial Day. Veteran's Day.
- 13:51Who is one of your state's US Senators now?
- 13:59Answers will vary. Benjamin Franklin is famous for
- 14:08many things. Name 1.
- 14:17U.S. Diplomat.
- 14:23What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the
- 14:27United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S.
- 14:31citizens? 14th Amendment.
- 14:43Name 2 important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and
- 14:48the US Constitution. Liberty Equality.
- 15:03If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
- 15:13The Vice President of the United States.
- 15:21Why did the United States enter World War 2?
- 15:30Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Who wrote the Declaration of
- 15:39Independence? Thomas Jefferson.
- 15:51What founding document was written in 1787?
- 16:01US Constitution. Name 1 American Indian tribe in
- 16:10the United States. Cherokee.
- 16:21Name the three branches of government.
- 16:29Legislative, executive and judicial.
- 16:37George Washington is famous for many things.
- 16:41Name 1. Father of our country.
- 16:54The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US
- 16:57Constitution. Name one of the writers.
- 17:06James Madison. The American Revolution had many
- 17:16important events. Name 1.
- 17:25Battle of Bunker Hill. Who can vote in federal
- 17:33elections, run for federal office and serve on a jury in
- 17:37the United States? Citizens of the United States.
- 17:51How many US senators are there? 100.
- 18:04When did all women get the right to vote?
- 18:12After World War One. The colonists came to America
- 18:21for many reasons. Name 1.
- 18:30Freedom. Why did the United States enter
- 18:37the Vietnam War? To stop the spread of communism.
- 18:51Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
- 19:00It says America is free from British control.
- 19:09Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
- 19:17Because there were 13 original colonies.
- 19:25How long is a term for AUS senator?
- 19:34Six years. What war did the Americans fight
- 19:43to win independence from Britain?
- 19:51American Revolution. What does the judicial branch
- 19:59do? Reviews Laws.
- 20:11Why does the flag have 50 stars? Because there are 50 states.
- 20:25What does the Bill of Rights protect?
- 20:34The basic rights of Americans. What is the capital of your
- 20:44state? Answers will vary.
- 20:55The executive branch has many parts, name 1.
- 21:06President of the United States. Who does a member of the House
- 21:16of Representatives represent? Citizens in their district.
- 21:31What part of the federal government rights laws?
- 21:41U.S. Congress.
- 21:47What major event happened on September 11th, 2001 in the
- 21:52United States? Terrorists attacked the United
- 22:01States. How many senators does each
- 22:08state have? 2.
- 22:20The Civil War had many important events.
- 22:24Name 1. Battle of Fort Sumter.
- 22:37What are three rights of everyone living in the United
- 22:40States? Freedom of expression, freedom
- 22:49of speech, freedom of religion. What is the name of the Vice
- 22:59President of the United States now?
- 23:08JD Vance. Why is the Electoral College
- 23:16important? It decides who is elected
- 23:25president. Why do US representatives serve
- 23:32shorter terms than US Senators? To more closely follow public
- 23:43opinion. Who is the Chief Justice of the
- 23:51United States now? John Roberts.
- 24:04What territory did the United States buy from France in
- 24:08eighteen O 3. Louisiana Territory.
- 24:21Who does AUS Senator represent? Citizens of their state.
- 24:37What is the form of government of the United States?
- 24:46Republic. Name one power of the US
- 24:54Congress. Rights laws.
- 25:07Why does each state have two senators?
- 25:15Equal representation for small states.
- 25:23When did all men get the right to vote?
- 25:31After the Civil War. What do we show loyalty to when
- 25:39we say the Pledge of Allegiance? The United States.
- 25:54Name one power that is only for the federal government.
- 26:03Print paper money. Who is commander in chief of the
- 26:13US military? The President of the United
- 26:21States. Name 2 promises that new
- 26:30citizens make in the Oath of allegiance.
- 26:38Give up loyalty to other countries.
- 26:42Obey the laws of the United States.
- 26:50Supreme Court justices serve for life.
- 26:53Why? To be independent of politics.
- 27:07The President of the United States can serve only two terms.
- 27:12Why? Because of the 22nd Amendment.
- 27:27The President of the United States is elected for how many
- 27:31years? For years.
- 27:43Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things.
- 27:47Name 1. First Secretary of the Treasury.
- 28:01What founding documents said the American colonies were free from
- 28:05Britain? Declaration of Independence.
- 28:19Name one reason why the Americans declared independence
- 28:23from Britain. High taxes.
- 28:35How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
- 28:449. The words life, liberty, and the
- 28:52pursuit of happiness are in what founding document?
- 29:01Declaration of Independence. What is Independence Day?
- 29:15The country's birthday. Who was the United States main
- 29:23rival during the Cold War? Russia.
- 29:35Why did the United States and to the Persian Gulf War?
- 29:43To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait.
- 29:51What is the name of the President of the United States
- 29:54now? Donald Trump.
- 30:07What is Veteran's Day? A holiday to honor people in the
- 30:16US military. What did the civil rights
- 30:25movement do? Fought to end racial
- 30:33discrimination. The President of the United
- 30:40States is in charge of which branch of government?
- 30:49Executive branch. Why is it important to pay
- 30:57federal taxes? Required by law.
- 31:10Who was president during the Great Depression and World War
- 31:142? Franklin Roosevelt.
- 31:26Name one example of an American innovation.
- 31:35Light bulb. How many voting members are in
- 31:43the House of Representatives? 435.
- 31:56Some states have more representatives than other
- 32:00states. Why?
- 32:08Because of the state's population.
- 32:16How are changes made to the US Constitution?
- 32:25Amendments. What is the capital of the
- 32:33United States? Washington, DC.
- 32:45What does the president's cabinet do?
- 32:53Advises the President of the United States.
- 33:02Martin Luther King Junior is famous for many things.
- 33:06Name 1. Fought for civil rights.
- 33:20When did the Great Depression start?
- 33:28The Great Crash, 1929. The US Constitution starts with
- 33:37the words We the People. What does we the People mean?
- 33:48Self government. Name 1 War fought by the United
- 33:56States in the 1900s. World War One.
- 34:10What is one way Americans can serve their country?
- 34:19Vote. Where is the Statue of Liberty?
- 34:31New York Harbor. Who lived in America before the
- 34:39Europeans arrived? American Indians.
- 34:51Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things.
- 34:55Name 1. First Secretary of State.
- 35:08Who signs bills to become laws? The President of the United
- 35:18States.