Principles of American Government — United States Citizenship Practice Test

This United States Citizenship Principles of American Government practice set has 15 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 60% on the real United States Citizenship knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Principles of American Government bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 15 questions at random from the same bank.

1. What is the form of government of the United States?

   • A republic — Correct answer
   • A direct democracy
   • A constitutional monarchy
   • A parliamentary system

   Explanation: The United States is a republic. Other acceptable answers include: constitution-based federal republic, representative democracy.

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2. What is the supreme law of the land?

   • The U.S. Constitution — Correct answer
   • The Declaration of Independence
   • The Bill of Rights
   • Federal statutes

   Explanation: The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

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3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

   • It forms the government — Correct answer
   • It declares independence from Britain
   • It establishes an official national language
   • It sets the national budget each year

   Explanation: The Constitution forms the government. Other acceptable answers include: defines powers of government, defines the parts of government, protects the rights of the people.

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