Every Independence Day some naturalized citizens are sworn in. If you hadn’t been born an American, could you pass the citizenship test?
Here are six samples from the current test — mouse over the black to see the answers. The real test has no multiple choice questions, but that’s how I found them at MSNBC, which has 20 in multiple-choice form. I had to take it to see the answers. I missed one of them. You probably won’t. Have fun!
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Hancock
Answer: T Jefferson
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
The Statute of Liberty
Declaration of Independence
Answer: The Bill of Rights is correct
Here’s the one I missed:
When was the Constitution written?
1774
1776
1787
1865
Answer: 1787 — I knew it wasn’t 1776 but I picked 1774
Which of these was NOT among the original states?
New Hampshire
New York
Delaware
Maine
Answer: The correct answer is Maine
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense
The Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Answer: Spkr of House
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
17
23
27
Answer: 27
Happy Independence Day!
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I had to look up three of these! and I am too embarassed to say which ones – egads!
Hi, D — Don’t feel bad! If they weren’t multiple choice, I think a lot of us would be stuck on some of them. Happy Fourth!
I got them all right. Whoo-hoo!
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Brava, Kathy! Thanks for playing along and Happy Independence Day.
Whoops, I missed two. Not much of a Constitutional scholar.
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I have a renewed appreciation for those who pass the test, Nate.