Citizenship Test

The branches of government were created to make the government more equally run. To make sure all three branches have a fair amount of power, they use a system called checks and balances to make this work. What branch of government writes laws? A) Judicial Branch B) Legislative Branch C) Executive Branch 

George Washington was a great general in the Revolutionary War. He helped turn the tide in a battle crossing a lake in Delaware. What years was George Washington president? A) April 30, 1789 - March 4, 1798 B) April 30, 1767 - March 4, 1789 C) April 30, 1772 - March 4 1785 

The person who wrote our national anthem wrote it when they saw a bombing over a harbor. That scene inspired them to write the song. Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner? A) Francis Scott Key B) Betsy Rose Byers C) Frank Mead Meyers 

The Constitution was written on September 17, 1787. Only 9 out of 13 states signed it but it was enough for it to go through. Once the Constitution was signed, they wanted to add to it and that’s what amendments are. How many amendments are there in the Constitution? A) 25 amendments B) 26 amendments C) 27 amendments 

The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments in the Constitution. The Bill of Rights are very important like the 1st amendment gives you freedom of speech. Which amendment in the Bill of Rights gives you the right to bear arms? A) Fifth amendment B) Third amendment C) Sixth amendment 

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