Citizenship Test

Citizenship Test By: Jenna and Kaelyn

Question 1: Martin Luther King Jr. was born January 15, 1929. He was a very important African American, and was the leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He also lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott that lasted from 1955-1956. He believed in non violent actions. In all of the work he did, he never used violence to settle something. Because of his work on the topic of racial discrimination, he won the Nobel peace prize. Sadly, he got assassinated on April 4, 1968 at age 39. 1986, United States established A)In The firstthe Wednesday of March Luther King Jr.of Day. What day do B)Martin The second Tuesday February Martin Luther King Jr.? C) we Theacknowledge third Monday of January

Question 2: Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Kentucky. He was the 16 successful president of the United States. He was also, the first Republican of the United States. He was unfortunately, assassinated before the Civil War ended. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. What was President Abraham Lincoln known for?

A)Being the First Republican President B)Ending Slavery, (Issuing the Emancipation Proclamat C)Being Born in Kentucky

Question 3: The executive branch consists of the -----,-----, and president. The president can veto or pass bills that the legislative branch sends them. The president can only be elected for 2 terms, which is 8 years all together. The faces of the well known presidents are carved into Mount Rushmore. The faces carved in are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. What other two parts of the government besides the president is in the executive branch? A) Congress and Supreme Court B) Vice President and Cabinet C) Vice President and Congress

Question 4: Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706. He was one of twenty children. He was only able to attend school for two years. After that he continued his education by reading alone. Benjamin Franklin is known for making many great inventions such as: The Franklin stove, bifocals, flexible catheter, and the lightning rod. At age 80, he was president of Pennsylvania for three years. He died on April 17,1790. What invention is Benjamin Franklin most known for? A) The Light bulb B) The Kite C) The Hammer

Question 5: The Constitution was signed September 17, 1787. 42 out of the 55 delegates met that day to sign the Constitution. Since May 25, 1787, the delegates met just about everyday in the State House in Philadelphia to work on it. To fix the articles in the Confederation would not be enough, they would have to write a whole new document. After the signing of the new document, Congress sent copies out to the state legislatives for ratification. By June 21, 1788, 9 states had approved the document, saying it would lead to “------.”The Constitution, the new A) “A country of happiness” document, is 4 handwritten pages. Because of B) Constitution, “A more perfect union” the we live in the land of the free. What did the nine states say the Constitution C) ” A more together society”

Question 6 The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by France on October 28, 1886. It’s job is to welcome visitors in the New York harbor. This beautiful piece of artwork was sculpted by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. The statue itself is 151 feet tall, but with the pedestal and the foundation, it is 305 fee tall, which is equivalent to 93 meters tall. Some of the things sculpted on her represent certain things. The seven spikes on her crown represents the seven oceans and continents. Her torch symbolizes enlightment, and her tablet stands for the knowledge that the United States has. On the tablet, it states what day Independence day is celebrated, which is July 4, 1776. Inscripted on a A) Laura Beesley bronze plaque inside the statue is a poem called “The New Colossus. Who wrote the poem? B) Sarah Renaldo

Question 7 The first time people seriously presented the idea of women having the right to vote was in July 1848, by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott. When the vote passed in 1920, Charlotte Woodward, the nineteenth member of the group, was the only one alive to rightfully cast her vote at the age of 81. The women went through a lot for their well deserved victory. They picketed the white house and went on many parades throughout the streets. These drastic measures eventually led to time in jail. Alice Duer Miller wrote an article on why men shouldn’t vote, including saying things like, “men’s place is in the war, they like to settle things by fighting, etc. 304 to 90 votes said that citizens have the right to vote no matter what they are. On August 26, 1920, women got A)sex 14 amendment the right to vote, even in the presidential election. What amendment is the women’s right B) 19 amendment to vote?

Question 8 The Declaration of Independence states that the thirteen American Colonies are not part of the British Empire. The document was written mostly my Thomas Jefferson. The document was signed by all members involved around August 2. The Declaration really stresses the rights of “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” The people voted on July 2, shortly after the Revolutionary war broke out. The original document is displayed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Why do we celebrate Independence Day on July 4?

A) That was the day Congress accepted the wording of

B) That was the day the document was finished being w

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The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments of the Constitution. The idea was introduced my James Madison to Congress in 1789. The Bill of Rights limits the powers of the US government. It also protects the citizens, residents, and visitors in the US territory. The Bill of Rights includes: 1.Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Opinion, and Speech      2. The freedom to bear arms  3. No military in your home except in war time.  4. No unreasonable searches  5. The right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself  6. The right to a speedy and public trial  7. The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over.  8. The right to fair fines and bail. No cruel and unusual punishment  9. Individual Rights. Rights that are not in the constitution are still rights given to citizens.  10. State Rights. Any right not given in the constitution is given to the states to legislate. People thought it didn’t protect the need of human liberty, so A) 1789 additions were proposed to Congress, but were 2 extra declined. The first 10 were ratified in ----. What year was the B) 1790 first ten amendments ratified?

Question 10 Another very important amendment in out Constitution, is amendment thirteen. Amendment thirteen is one that states that slavery is illegal, also known as the Emancipation Proclamation. Amendment thirteen was adopted on December 6, 1865. After the Emancipation Proclamation, a couple of states were still allowing slavery. Out of these possible states, which was still allowing slavery? A) Maryland B) Vermont C) Illinois

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