Latest / U.S. Citizenship Test 2026 / Practice 128 Civics Questions in RANDOM (05086) for U.S. Citizenship Test – Fast Female & Male Voices, One Answer, NO Repetition
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- 0:00George Washington is famous for many things.
- 0:04Name 1. Father of our country.
- 0:16What founding document was written in 1787?
- 0:23US Constitution. How long is a term for a member
- 0:32of the House of Representatives? Two years.
- 0:44Name one power of the president. Veto's bills.
- 0:56Martin Luther King Junior is famous for many things.
- 1:00Name 1. Fought for civil rights.
- 1:12Many documents influence the US Constitution.
- 1:16Name 1. Federalist Papers.
- 1:27Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things.
- 1:31Name 1. First Secretary of the Treasury.
- 1:43Why did the United States enter World War 2?
- 1:49Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. What territory did the United
- 1:59States buy from France in eighteen O 3.
- 2:05Louisiana Territory. How long do Supreme Court
- 2:14justices serve? Lifetime appointment.
- 2:26What is the form of government of the United States?
- 2:32Republic. What part of the federal
- 2:39government rights laws? U.S.
- 2:44Congress. If the president can no longer
- 2:52serve, who becomes president? The vice president.
- 3:05Why were The Federalist Papers important?
- 3:11They helped people understand the US Constitution.
- 3:19What is the name of the Vice President of the United States
- 3:22now? JD Vance.
- 3:34What is one way Americans can serve their country?
- 3:41Obey the law. Name 2 promises that new
- 3:50citizens make in the Oath of allegiance.
- 3:56Give up loyalty to other countries.
- 3:59Obey the laws of the United States.
- 4:06Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
- 4:12Because there were 13 original colonies.
- 4:20Name one power that is only for the states.
- 4:26Provide schooling and education. Why does the flag have 50 stars?
- 4:40Because there are 50 states. Why is it important to pay
- 4:49federal taxes? Required by law.
- 5:00How long is a term for AUS senator?
- 5:07Six years. Name one U.S. military conflict
- 5:17after the September 11th, 2001 attacks.
- 5:24War in Afghanistan. Name 2 important ideas from the
- 5:33Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
- 5:40Equality. Liberty.
- 5:49Who signs bills to become laws? The president.
- 6:01When did the Great Depression start?
- 6:07Stock market crash of 1929. What does the Bill of Rights
- 6:16protect? The basic rights of Americans.
- 6:28What is the name of the President of the United States
- 6:30now? Who wrote the Declaration of
- 6:43Independence? Thomas Jefferson.
- 6:54Name 1 American Indian tribe in the United States.
- 7:01Cherokee. Who vetoes bills?
- 7:13The president. The Federalist Papers supported
- 7:21the passage of the US Constitution.
- 7:24Name one of the writers. James Madison.
- 7:36Who was president during the Great Depression and World War
- 7:402? Franklin Roosevelt.
- 7:51What are two cabinet level positions?
- 7:56Attorney General. Vice President.
- 8:04What is the name of the national anthem?
- 8:09The Star Spangled Banner. Why did the United States enter
- 8:18the Vietnam War? To stop the spread of communism.
- 8:31What US war ended slavery? The Civil War.
- 8:43Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
- 8:49American Indians. The American Revolution had many
- 8:59important events. Name 1.
- 9:05Declaration of Independence. When did all women get the right
- 9:14to vote? After World War One.
- 9:25What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives
- 9:28now? Mike Johnson.
- 9:40How many amendments does the US Constitution have?
- 9:4627. What is one part of the judicial
- 9:53branch? Supreme Court.
- 10:03What is the supreme law of the land?
- 10:08US Constitution. The US Constitution starts with
- 10:16the words We the people. What is We the People mean?
- 10:23Self government. What is the highest court in the
- 10:30United States? Supreme Court.
- 10:41James Madison is famous for many things.
- 10:45Name 1. Father of the Constitution.
- 10:57My founding document said the American colonies were free from
- 11:01Britain. Declaration of Independence.
- 11:13Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal
- 11:16office and serve on a jury in the United States?
- 11:23Citizens of the United States. Who was the United States main
- 11:33rival during the Cold War? Russia.
- 11:45How are changes made to the US Constitution?
- 11:51Amendments. What are three rights of
- 11:58everyone living in the United States?
- 12:03Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly.
- 12:15What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
- 12:22Africans. What is the capital of your
- 12:29state? This answer will vary.
- 12:40What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
- 12:46Freed the slaves. Who is one of your state's US
- 12:55Senators now? This answer will vary.
- 13:09Name one example of an American innovation.
- 13:16Airplane. What is the capital of the
- 13:24United States? Washington, DC.
- 13:36The colonists came to America for many reasons.
- 13:40Name 1. Freedom.
- 13:50The President of the United States is in charge of which
- 13:54branch of government? Executive branch.
- 14:05What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
- 14:12The United States. How many Supreme Court justices
- 14:22are usually needed to decide a case?
- 14:275. What are two examples of civic
- 14:36participation in the United States?
- 14:41Join a civic group. Join a community group.
- 14:51Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things.
- 14:55Name 1. Freed the slaves.
- 15:06Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things.
- 15:10Name 1. 34th President of the United States.
- 15:22Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
- 15:29It says America is free from British control.
- 15:38What war did the Americans fight to win independence from
- 15:42Britain? War for American independence.
- 15:54Name one power of the US Congress.
- 16:00Rights laws. How many seats are on the
- 16:08Supreme Court? 9.
- 16:19There are 4 amendments to the US Constitution about who can vote.
- 16:24Describe one of them. Citizens 18 and older can vote.
- 16:37The executive branch has many parts, name 1.
- 16:44The president. Why did the United States enter
- 16:53the Korean War? To stop the spread of communism.
- 17:05Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
- 17:12John Roberts. The Civil War had many important
- 17:22events. Name 1.
- 17:28Lincoln was assassinated. The nation's first motto was E
- 17:38pluribus Unum. What does that mean?
- 17:43We all become one. What was the Great Depression?
- 17:55Longest economic recession in modern history.
- 18:04Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things.
- 18:08Name 1. U.S.
- 18:12Diplomat. Supreme Court Justice, serve for
- 18:21life. Why?
- 18:26To be independent of politics. There were 13 original states.
- 18:36Name 5. New York, New Jersey,
- 18:44Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina.
- 18:55The words life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are in what
- 19:00founding document? Declaration of Independence.
- 19:11Who elects US senators? Citizens from their state.
- 19:25The President of the United States is elected for how many
- 19:28years? For years.
- 19:39When did all men get the right to vote?
- 19:43After the Civil War. Some states have more
- 19:52representatives than other states.
- 19:54Why? Because of the state's
- 19:59population. What is the economic system of
- 20:08the United States? Capitalism.
- 20:18Name one power that is only for the federal government.
- 20:25Declare war. The President of the United
- 20:34States can serve only two terms. Why?
- 20:41Because of the 22nd Amendment. Why is the Electoral College
- 20:50important? It decides who is elected
- 20:55president. What major event happened on
- 21:03September 11th, 2001 in the United States?
- 21:11Terrorists attacked the United States.
- 21:20What did the civil rights movement do?
- 21:25Fought to end racial discrimination.
- 21:32Name 1 leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
- 21:40Susan B Anthony. Name 1 War fought by the United
- 21:50States in the 1900s. World War One.
- 22:03Name the US war between the North and the South.
- 22:09The Civil War. When was the Declaration of
- 22:18Independence adopted? July 4th, 1776.
- 22:32Name three national US holidays. New Year's Day, Christmas Day,
- 22:42Thanksgiving Day. What does the judicial branch
- 22:50do? Reviews Laws.
- 23:00What is Independence Day? The country's birthday.
- 23:12How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
- 23:19435. Who does the US senator
- 23:27represent? People of their state.
- 23:38What is the rule of law? Everyone must follow the law.
- 23:50What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
- 23:55It states that the powers not given to the federal government
- 23:59belong to the states or to the people.
- 24:10Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
- 24:16To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait.
- 24:25Who appoints federal judges? The president.
- 24:35Name one thing the US Constitution does.
- 24:42Forms the government. What are the two parts of the US
- 24:50Congress? Senate and House of
- 24:55Representatives. Name the three branches of
- 25:04government. Congress President and the
- 25:09courts. Who does a member of the House
- 25:17of Representatives represent? People in their district.
- 25:30Why did the United States enter World War One?
- 25:36Because Germany attacked US civilian ships.
- 25:45During the Cold War, what was 1 main concern of the United
- 25:49States? Communism.
- 26:00What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the
- 26:05United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S.
- 26:09citizens? 14th Amendment.
- 26:20Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things.
- 26:24Name 1. First Secretary of State.
- 26:36It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for
- 26:42the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
- 26:48Required by law. How can people become United
- 26:58States citizens? Naturalize.
- 27:08There are three branches of government.
- 27:10Why? Checks and balances.
- 27:20How many US senators are there? 100.
- 27:32How many senators does each state have?
- 27:382. What is Veteran's Day?
- 27:49A holiday to honor people in the US military.
- 27:59Where's the Statue of Liberty? New York Harbor.
- 28:11Why do US representatives serve shorter terms than US Senators?
- 28:19To follow public opinion more closely.
- 28:27Who is commander in chief of the US military?
- 28:33The president. Who is the governor of your
- 28:40state now? This answer will vary.
- 28:53What does the president's cabinet do?
- 28:58Advises the president. Who elects members of the House
- 29:07of Representatives? Citizens from their district.
- 29:19Name your US representative. This answer will vary.
- 29:32Name 1 War fought by the United States in the 1800s.
- 29:40Civil War. Why does each state have two
- 29:48senators? Equal representation for small
- 29:54states. What is Memorial Day?
- 30:05A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service.
- 30:15Name one reason why the Americans declared independence
- 30:19from Britain. High taxes.
- 30:30Many documents influence the US Constitution.
- 30:33Name 1. Federalist Papers.
- 30:44How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
- 30:49Lifetime appointment.