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!
In what month do we vote for President?
July
We vote for a President in November.
November
October
March
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If the president can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The secretary of state
If the President can no longer serve, the vice President becomes the president.
The speaker of the House of Representatives
The Vice President
One of the Supreme Court justices
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If both the president and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, then the speaker of the House of Representatives becomes President.
The secretary of defense
The Secretary of State
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Who is the commander in chief of the military?
The President
The President is the commander in chief of the military.
The Speaker of the House
The generals
QUESTION 4 / 10
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President signs bills to become laws.
The Senators
The House of Representatives
QUESTION 5 / 10
Who vetoes bills?
The President vetoes bills.
Congress
The Supreme Court
QUESTION 6 / 10
What does the President's cabinet do?
Sign bills into laws
The President's cabinet advises the president.
Advise the citizens
Appoint Supreme Court justices
Advise the President
QUESTION 7 / 10
What is the highest court in the United States?
Municipal Court
The Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States.
The Court of Appeals
The District Courts
QUESTION 8 / 10
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
12
There are 9 Justices on the Supreme Court.
8
9
11
QUESTION 9 / 10
The oldest continuously-inhabited English settlement in North America is what city in Virginia?
Hampton
The oldest continuously-inhabited English settlement in North America is Hampton, VA.
Roanoke
Jamestown
Williamsburg
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Viriginia 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 Correct
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