2. Overview Every year, nearly one million individuals become U.S. citizens. They must pass a test in American history and civics as part of the process. The test includes 100 questions about the structure of the U.S. government as well as basic questions about history and geography. When citizenship applicants take the test, they are asked to answer only ten questions from the total list, yet in order to prepare, they must be familiar with all 100.

3. American Government Q: What is the rule of law? A: The idea that everyone must follow the law. Q: Who is the current house majority leader? A: Eric Cantor (R) Virginia Q: Who signs bills to become laws? A: The President Q: Who is the current speaker of the House of Representatives? A: John Boehner (R) Ohio

4. American Government Q: What are rights (freedoms) of everyone living in the U.S.? 1.Freedom of Expression 2.Freedom of Speech 3.Freedom of Assembly 4.Freedom to petition the government. 5.Freedom of Worship (Religion) 6.The right to bear arms. Q: Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? A: John Roberts Q: How old must you be to vote for President? A: 18 Q: If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve who becomes President? A: Speaker of the House

5. American Government Q: What are some powers of the Federal Government? A: 1.Declare war 2.Create an army 3.Tax 4.Print money 5.Make treaties Q: What are the first 3 words of the U.S. Constitution? A: We the People Q: The House of Representatives has how many voting members? A: 435 Q: What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens? A: Serving on a jury

6. American Government Q: What are some powers of the State Government? A: 1.Education 2.Police 3.Tax 4.Fire 5.Issue licenses Q: We elect a U.S. senator for how many years? A: 6 Q: We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? A: 2 Q: Which branch makes federal law? A: The Legislative

7. American Government Q: What are some cabinet level positions? A: 1.Secretary of State 2.Secretary of Treasury 3.Secretary of Defense 4.Attorney General/Dept. of Justice 5.Secretary of the Interior 6.Secretary of Agriculture 7.Secretary of Commerce 8.Secretary of Labor 9.Secretary of Health and Human Services 10.Secretary of Transportation 11.Secretary of Energy 12.Secretary of Veterans Affairs 13.Secretary of Homeland Security 14.Secretary of Education Q: Who does a U.S. Senator represent? A: All of the people of a state Q: Who is the current senate majority leader? A: Harry Reid (D) Nevada

8. American Government Q: What are 2 rights only for U.S. citizens? A: 1.Vote 2.Serve on a jury Q: What is the supreme law of the land? A: The Constitution Q : What is an amendment? A: A change or addition to the Constitution. Q: How many amendments does the Constitution have? A: 27

9. American Government Q: What are 4 Constitutional amendments regarding who can vote? A: 1.Citizens 18 and over may vote 2.Any citizen can vote 3.A male citizen of any race can vote 4.Women can vote Q: How many justices are on the Supreme Court? A: 9 Q: At what age must all men register for selective service? A: 18

10. American Civics Q: What are some ways Americans can participate in their democracy? A: 1.Help with a campaign 2.Write to a newspaper, web site, blog, etc. 3.Run for or serve in a political office 4.Participate in a civic group 5.Vote Q: What one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen? A: To give up loyalty to other countries. Q : When is the last day you can send your federal income tax forms? A: April 15 th Q: What is the economic system of the U.S.? A: Capitalism

11. American Civics Q: What 2 things do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? A: 1.The U.S. Flag 2.United States of America Q: In what month do we vote for President? A: November Q: What year was the Constitution written? A: 1787