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 economic system in the United States?
A command or government-controlled economy
The economic system in the United States is the capitalist or market economy.
The capitalist or market economy
Socialism
Feudalism
Incorrect. Please try again!
QUESTION 1 / 10
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The principal
The President is in charge of the executive branch.
The pope
The President
Supreme Court justice
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QUESTION 2 / 10
PREVIOUS question
The president
Supreme court justice
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
There are 100 United States senators.
435
250
500
QUESTION 3 / 10
We elect U.S. senators for how many years?
6
We elect senators for 6 years.
2
4
8
QUESTION 4 / 10
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
The House of Representatives has 435 voting members.
QUESTION 5 / 10
We select a U.S. representative for how many years?
We select United States representatives for 2 years.
QUESTION 6 / 10
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
All of the people in the United States
United State senators represent all people of the state.
All the people in a chosen district
Only the people in Congress
All the people of the state
QUESTION 7 / 10
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Because of the state's land size
Some states have more representatives due to the state's population.
Because of the state's population
Because of the state's amount of cities
Because of the state's contribution to oil
QUESTION 8 / 10
We elect a President for how many years?
We elect a President for 4 years.
QUESTION 9 / 10
Virginia has the oldest continuous law-making body in the Western Hemisphere. The Virginia General Assembly first met as the House of Burgesses in Jamestown in what year?
1619
The Virginia General Assembly first met as the House of Burgesses in Jamestown in 1619.
1607
1776
1781
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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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