AnswersHSA 26-27 US GovernmentPreparing for the USCIS Civics Test

Preparing for the USCIS Civics Test Answers

10 verified answers2 views
1
Free Preview

Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

A
because they joined the Union at an earlier date
B
because they have larger populations
C
because they have greater land areas
D
because they have larger capital cities
2
Free Preview

What does the judicial branch do? Check all that apply.creates new lawsrules on legal casesexplains the meanings of lawsoperates departments and agencies to carry out lawsresolves disputes about lawsdecides whether a law is constitutional

A
creates new laws
B
rules on legal cases
C
explains the meanings of laws
D
operates departments and agencies to carry out laws
E
resolves disputes about laws
F
decides whether a law is constitutional
3

Under the US Constitution, some powers belong to the states. Choose the power that belongs to the states.

A
the power to create an army
B
the power to establish currency
C
the power to give driver’s licenses
D
the power to declare war
4

There were 13 original states. Select three states that were among the original 13.MassachusettsTennesseeRhode IslandTexasFloridaNew York

A
Massachusetts
B
Tennessee
C
Rhode Island
D
Texas
E
Florida
F
New York
6

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

A
It freed enslaved workers in Confederate territory.
B
It declared war on the Confederate states.
C
It declared that the Confederate states would secede.
D
It officially ended the Civil War with a treaty.
7

Choose the state that borders Mexico.

A
Nevada
B
Oklahoma
C
Louisiana
D
California
8

The idea of self-government is in the first words of the Constitution. What are these words?

A
“When in the course”
B
“Congress shall make no law”
C
“We the People”
D
“We hold these truths”
9

Select two rights listed in the Declaration of Independence.freedom of religionpursuit of happinessright to a speedy trialliberty

A
freedom of religion
B
pursuit of happiness
C
right to a speedy trial
D
liberty
10

Whom does a US senator represent?

A
all people nationwide
B
all people in the senator’s state
C
all people in the senator’s district within a state
D
all people in the senator’s city

Did you find these answers helpful?