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!
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there were 50 original colonies
The 50 represent the 50 states of the United States.
Because there are 50 states
Because there are 50 senators
Because there are 50 presidents
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What is the name of the national anthem?
Party in the U.S.A.
Star-Bangled Banner is the National Anthem.
Declaration of Independence
Star-Spangled Banner
Pledge of Allegiance
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When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
We celebrate Independence Day on July 4th.
May 5th
February 14th
October 31st
QUESTION 3 / 10
What are some of the rights or freedoms from the First Amendment?
Speech and religion
The rights or freedoms from the first amendment include speech, religion, assembly, press, and petition for government.
Religion and refuse taxes
Assembly and bear arms
Petition for government and property
QUESTION 4 / 10
What is included in the "Rule of Law"?
The president is above the law
The "Rule of Law" is that everyone must follow the law, leaders must obey the law, government must obey the law, and no one is above the law.
The Supreme Court judges are above the law
Everyone must follow the law
Workers must not follow the law
QUESTION 5 / 10
What is one of the branches or parts of the government?
Congress
Congress, legislative, president, executive, the courts, and judicial are all parts or branches of the government.
Libraries
Schools
Community centers
QUESTION 6 / 10
What can stop one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
The civilians
Checks and balances and the seperation of powers stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
Supply and demand
Additional amendments
Seperation of powers
QUESTION 7 / 10
Who can produce federal laws?
The school board
Congress, Senate, House of Representatives, and the U.S. legislature all contribute to making federal laws.
U.S. legislature
The president
The vice president
QUESTION 8 / 10
What is one of the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives are part of the U.S. Congress.
The Supreme Court
House of Representatives
House of Burgesses
QUESTION 9 / 10
What achievement did Thomas Jefferson NOT have inscribed on his headstone?
President of the United States
President of the United States was not inscribed on Thomas Jefferson's headstone.
Father of the University of Virginia
Author of the Statue of Virginia for Religious Freedom
Author of the Declaration of American Independence
QUESTION 10 / 10
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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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RESULTS
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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