The Missouri Bar is inviting Missourians to test their knowledge of government by taking a 10-question test, composed of questions found on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services test. Before becoming naturalized U.S. citizens, all immigrants must past a test, proving a minimum knowledge about the government of their new country.
"For new Americans, passing a test like this is a starting point to a new way of life," said Missouri Bar President C. Ronald Baird. "For the millions of us who are born as U.S. citizens, this quick and easy test is a reminder that civic education must be an ongoing, lifelong process." On June 1, The Missouri Bar is sponsoring Missouri's first Civic Education Summit, to be held in Jefferson City. State education leaders, legislators, civic educators and high school students will discuss citizenship education in Missouri and its future.
To take the test online (anonymously) and to see your score and correct answers, go to www.mobar.org/citizentest.htm
Citizenship Test 2Answer the questions and then press the "Answers" button to see how well you did!
1. How many stars are there in our flag?
13405052
2. What is the 4th of July?
Memorial DayIndependence Daya day to celebrate summer with fireworksa Chinese holiday that the U.S. adopted
3. What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
EnglandFranceSpainMexico
4. Who is the president of the United States today?
George W. BushCondoleezza RiceRichard B. CheneyGeorge Bush, Sr.
5. What is the Constitution?
A treaty with other countriesA statement of independence from EnglandThe Supreme Law of the LandPresident Lincoln's speech after the Civil War
6. Can the Constitution be changed?
Yes, by amendments.Only in special circumstancesNo, neverYes, but only by the president of the United States
7. What are the three branches of our government?
Executive, judicial and legislativeExecutive, financial and corporateFederal, state and localExecutive, presidential and legislative
8. What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
To make the lawThe enforce the lawTo interpret the lawTo advise the president
9. What are the 49th and 50th states of the Union?
Hawaii and Puerto RicoAlaska and FloridaHawaii and AlaskaPuerto Rico and Texas
10. What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence?
To be involved with teaThat all men are created equalPolitical power effectively rests with a small, elite segment of societyProperty owners may participate in government
Answers to Citizenship Test 2
Thanks for taking the test! Here are the correct answers:
1. How many stars are there in our flag? 50
2. What is the 4th of July? Independence Day
3. What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War? England
4. Who is the president of the United States today? George W. Bush
5. What is the Constitution? The Supreme Law of the Land
6. Can the Constitution be changed? Yes, by amendments
7. What are the three branches of our government? Executive, judicial and legislative
8. What are the duties of the Supreme Court? To interpret the law
9. What are the 49th and 50th states of the Union? Hawaii and Alaska
10. What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence? That all men are created equal
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