How Well Do You Know Your Country?
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There's no better time than the nation's 250th anniversary to reconnect with your country. Below are 10 randomized History and Civics questions, taken from the USCIS Naturalization Test for new citizens and Virginia Standards of Learning for students. Share your results and challenge your friends!
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR COUNTRY?
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
The Holy Bible
The Declaration of Independence
The government
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QUESTION 1 / 10
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What does the Constitution do?
Sets up and defines the government and protects the basic rights of Americans
The Constitution sets up and defines the government and protects the basic rights of Americans.
Creates new states for the United States
Sets the United States as a universally recognized country
Gives independence from Britain
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QUESTION 2 / 10
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are they?
In the beginning
The first three words of the Constitution are "We the people..."
We the people
Pledge of Allegiance
The National Anthem
QUESTION 3 / 10
What is an amendment?
The addition of new states
An amendment is a change or an addition to the Constitution.
A change or an addition to the Declaration of Independence
A change or an addition to the Constitution
The nomination of presidential candidates
QUESTION 4 / 10
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Monroe Doctrine
The first ten amendments of the Constitution are The Bill of Rights.
The Bill of Rights
The Civil Rights Act
Emancipation Proclamation
QUESTION 5 / 10
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
The Constitution has 27 amendments.
21
34
17
QUESTION 6 / 10
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared independence from Britain
The Declaration of Independence declared independence from Britain.
Declared independence from France
Declared independence from Canada
Declared independence from Spain
QUESTION 7 / 10
What are the rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and Property
The rights in the Declaration of Independence are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Speech, Religion, and Assembly
Bear arms, refuse taxes, and the Pursuit of Happiness
QUESTION 8 / 10
Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
The freedom of religion is the right to practice a religion or not to practice a religion.
You have the right to voice an opinion or remain silent
You have the right to bear arms in case of an unjust government
You can denounce any religion and punish others who support those religions
QUESTION 9 / 10
How many U.S. Presidents have come from Virginia?
8
8 U.S. Presidents have come from Virginia: Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Harrison, Tyler, Taylor, Wilson
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10
11
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HOW DID YOU DO?
You’re a true patriot and history buff! You know the story of a nation — and you’re keeping that history alive. Well done!
8 - 10 Correct
Nicely done! You’ve got a strong handle on the who, what, and why behind the country’s story.
6 - 7 Correct
Halfway there! You know the basics and have the curiosity of a lifelong learner. Keep brushing up before the 250th celebration!
5 Correct
No worries — every expert starts somewhere. Keep at it and you’ll know your history inside and out by the big day!
0 - 4 Correct
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