Do you have what it takes to become a United States citizen?
BartSimpson @ Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:22 pm
Take the test! 
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19552808/
ShepherdsDog @ Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:29 pm
1 wrong. Didn't know about the N 200 or N 400 forms.
canucker @ Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:31 pm
45-60%: Not too bad, but you really need to break out the civics books again -- word is, the INS is looking for an 80 percent score.
I got 45% 
DerbyX @ Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:31 pm
Not good.
55%
$1:
Do you have what it takes to become a citizen?
You answered 55% of questions correctly. Here's your rating:
0-20%: Maybe you're still thinking too much about the Old Country.
25-40%: Mmmm. Do you really want to be a citizen? This kind of performance isn't going to impress those nice immigration folks.
45-60%: Not too bad, but you really need to break out the civics books again -- word is, the INS is looking for an 80 percent score.
65-80%: Hey, you may make a good citizen yet! Look at your wrong answers and a little revision should do the trick.
85-100%: Welcome to the United States! (And, truth be told, you know more about this great land than most Americans.)
Scroll down to see answers for each question. Also, please let us know what you think about the quiz. The feedback is appreciated.
1. How many stripes are there on the U.S. flag?
Correct
13
2. Who is the chief justice of the Supreme Court today?
Alberto Gonzales is not correct.
John G. Roberts Jr.
3. In what year was the Constitution written?
1776 is not correct.
1787
4. Which of these is guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Right to bear arms is not correct.
Freedom of the press
5. How many Supreme Court justices are there?
3 is not correct.
9
6. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Correct
The Bill of Rights
7. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
Correct
July 4, 1776
8. Which of the following amendments to the Constitution does NOT address or guarantee voting rights?
24th Amendment is not correct.
7th Amendment
9. What are the 13 original states?
Correct
Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland
10. What do the stripes on the U.S. flag mean?
Correct
They represent the 13 original states
11. What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Correct
The Preamble
12. How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution?
Correct
27
13. Which of the following is NOT one of the constitutional requirements to be eligible to become president?
Correct
Must have served as a governor
14. Who selects the Supreme Court justices?
The Senate is not correct.
They are appointed by the president. (NOTE: This is the response given on the official United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Web site. The president selects the justices; however, they must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. If they are rejected by the Senate, then the president must choose a new nominee, who, again, is subject to Senate approval.)
15. How many representatives are there in Congress?
Correct
435
16. Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death"?
Patrick Henry
17. Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
Correct
For religious freedom
18. Who has the power to declare war?
Correct
Congress
19. What INS form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?
Form N-200 "Petition for Naturalization" is not correct.
N-400 "Application for Naturalization"
20. Which of these contains three rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
Right to life, right to liberty, right to the pursuit of happiness is not correct.
Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion
You answered 55% of questions correctly. Here's your rating:
0-20%: Maybe you're still thinking too much about the Old Country.
25-40%: Mmmm. Do you really want to be a citizen? This kind of performance isn't going to impress those nice immigration folks.
45-60%: Not too bad, but you really need to break out the civics books again -- word is, the INS is looking for an 80 percent score.
65-80%: Hey, you may make a good citizen yet! Look at your wrong answers and a little revision should do the trick.
85-100%: Welcome to the United States! (And, truth be told, you know more about this great land than most Americans.)
Scroll down to see answers for each question. Also, please let us know what you think about the quiz. The feedback is appreciated.
1. How many stripes are there on the U.S. flag?
Correct
13
2. Who is the chief justice of the Supreme Court today?
Alberto Gonzales is not correct.
John G. Roberts Jr.
3. In what year was the Constitution written?
1776 is not correct.
1787
4. Which of these is guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Right to bear arms is not correct.
Freedom of the press
5. How many Supreme Court justices are there?
3 is not correct.
9
6. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Correct
The Bill of Rights
7. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
Correct
July 4, 1776
8. Which of the following amendments to the Constitution does NOT address or guarantee voting rights?
24th Amendment is not correct.
7th Amendment
9. What are the 13 original states?
Correct
Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland
10. What do the stripes on the U.S. flag mean?
Correct
They represent the 13 original states
11. What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Correct
The Preamble
12. How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution?
Correct
27
13. Which of the following is NOT one of the constitutional requirements to be eligible to become president?
Correct
Must have served as a governor
14. Who selects the Supreme Court justices?
The Senate is not correct.
They are appointed by the president. (NOTE: This is the response given on the official United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Web site. The president selects the justices; however, they must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. If they are rejected by the Senate, then the president must choose a new nominee, who, again, is subject to Senate approval.)
15. How many representatives are there in Congress?
Correct
435
16. Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death"?
Patrick Henry
17. Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
Correct
For religious freedom
18. Who has the power to declare war?
Correct
Congress
19. What INS form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?
Form N-200 "Petition for Naturalization" is not correct.
N-400 "Application for Naturalization"
20. Which of these contains three rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
Right to life, right to liberty, right to the pursuit of happiness is not correct.
Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion
dog77_1999 @ Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:47 pm
100%, damn I am a good citizen.
ShepherdsDog @ Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:58 pm
I've got an extensive collection of firearms. Does that help?
Hyack @ Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:41 pm
It don't hurt
Brenda @ Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:42 pm
60%
(and no, I didn't cheat by reading Derby's quote first 
)
Tricks @ Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:47 pm
Wow that was horrible.
DrCaleb @ Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:52 pm
Damn. Missed the 7th amendment, the 13 original states and the chief justice. And Patrick Henry.
75% isn't too bad. For a Canuck.
stratos @ Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:57 pm
Not bad at all DrCaleb
I got 100% but almost missed the one about who appoints the Suprem Court. But I remembered it was a selection commite who accepte or rejected them not appointed them.
The only reason I knew about what form to use for becoming a citizen was do to what Snorkmaiden and I looked into.
DrCaleb @ Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:08 am
I knew the form from a discussion on another site. I thought it was Jefferson who said 'Give me Liberty or Give me Death'. 
But I knew the 13 stripes, and what they meant. I was surprised at that. thought I was guessing. But I was sure about 1787 being the year the Constitution was adopted.
stratos @ Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:10 am
You would be supprised how many blurt out 1776 thinking its the decleration of indipendence.
DrCaleb @ Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:11 am
And 'New Zealand' is not a state. That was almost a 'gimmie'. Except for New Hampshire.
DrCaleb @ Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:13 am
stratos stratos:
You would be supprised how many blurt out 1776 thinking its the decleration of indipendence.
I almost did, but then set myself straight. They were not done at the same time. Canada took 120 years between the Declaration of the barfight, and the Constitution . And we still didn't get it right.