The Great American Citizenship Quiz

The ultimate civics lesson for citizens and would-be citizens alike--now completely revised and updated after the 2016 election. Do you think you know American history? You might be surprised. The Great American Citizenship Quiz provides the core questions and answers about our history that anyone seeking citizenship needs to know--plus much more: hundreds of intriguing stories and facts behind the answers, many of them new to this edition, which will add sparkle to our historical vocabulary and deepen our appreciation for our form and method of government. Do you know there are four verses in the Star-Spangled Banner? Who was the first woman appointed to the Cabinet? How does the Electoral College really work? Including appendices with the entire texts of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and Amendments, and the Emancipation Proclamation, The Great American Citizenship Quiz is essential reading for anyone aspiring to citizenship, and a vital pocket history for Americans of all ages.

Provides samples of the 91-question test for immigrants aiming to become American citizens, and includes the full text of key documents such as the Declaration of Independence.

Presents one hundred questions from the test on United Stated history and civics required of would-be United States citizens, providing background facts and stories on the answers, and includes lists of senators, representatives, governors, and state capitals, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and amendments, and the Emancipation Proclamation.

As millions of people know, becoming an American citizen isn’t as easy as just showing up. The process of applying for citizenship is a lengthy one, involving questions of residency, basic proficiency in English, and promising to uphold the provisions of the United States Constitution. And, just like applying for a driver’s license, there is also a test. Applicants must take a two-part naturalization test covering English and civics. How well do you think you would do? Now, with America: The Quiz, you can find out! Inside you will find the 100 test prep questions given to applicants by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Get quizzed on everything from the structure of American government to the basics of American history and civics. Questions include: What is an amendment? What is “the rule of law”? What does the president’s cabinet do? Name three of the original 13 states Name one state that borders Canada Why does the flag have 50 stars? Although most readers will assume they could pass this test with flying colors, there are a surprising number of questions that require more advanced knowledge. For example: Describe one of the four Constitutional amendments concerning the right to vote. Or which executive is next in line of succession if the President and Vice President cannot serve? Complete with illustrations and historic photographs, America: The Quiz is the handy little guidebook to the nation that you thought you knew.

Becoming an American citizen isn't easy. It involves a lengthy application process, including a tough two-part naturalization test. How well would you do? Find out! America: The Quiz contains the 100 test-prep questions given to applicants by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, from "What is the 'rule of law'?" to "Describe one of the four Constitutional amendments concerning the right to vote."

THE BEST ENGLISH-AMHARIC STUDY GUIDE FOR THE NEW U.S. CITIZENSHIP EXAM. COVERS ALL THE USCIS OFFICIAL CIVICS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN ENGLISH AND AMHARIC. Includes: - 128 Official Civics Questions and Answers in English and Amharic- 20 Civics Questions for Permanent Residents over 65 years old- Official Reading and Writing Vocabulary Lists - A List of the 50 States and their Capitals- Links for other helpful websites Get Your English-Amharic Study Guide Now to Pass the Citizenship Test and Become a U.S. citizen!

What does it mean to be a citizen in the 21st century? Globalization, the dominance of corporations, the influence of technology, massive immigration, and geopolitical shifts have changed our world considerably in just a few decades. How have these changes affected the responsibilities placed on us as citizens and also on governments and leaders around the world? Tackling a number of fascinating issues pertaining to our future, the viewpoints in this resource examine our place in the world today and predict the ways in which citizenship will continue to evolve.

"Celebrate the Constitution introduces highlights of the Constitution and the history of immigration and citizenship, lets you test your civics knowledge with the official U.S. citizenship test, and then explores the history and importance of each question. It is this basic knowledge of our government, history and symbols that binds all Americans and forms the basis of the common "American Story: that every citizen should know." -- amazon.com.