From: rajiv@hilltop.mitre.org (Rajiv Kohli)
Subject: Citizenship Exam Questions [Cheat Sheet]
Organization: The MITRE Corporation, Bedford, MA
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1992 15:15:15 GMT

	Here are some of the most frequently asked questions during
	a Citizenship exam

	Goodluck

	In general only 10 Qs are asked but there have been cases
	where they have asked as many 20

	Disclaimer: Origin of these Questions UNKNOWN..However, people
		in the chain have claimed that it is the official list
		of questions that an interviewer has??

1:	What is the National Anthem of US?
	The Star Spangled banner written by Francis Scott Key
2:	Name the benefits of being a Citizen of USA?
	Right to vote
	Obtain Federal Govt Jobs
	Travel with US passport
	Petition for relatives
3:	What is the oath of Allegiance?
	It is a pledge o loyalty to the USA
4:	When and why did the Pilgrims come in this country?
	They came at Plymouth Rock in 1620 for religious freedom
5:	From what country did we get our independence and who 
	discovered USA?
	England and Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492
6:	Name the War in which we won our independence?
	The American Revolution
7:	Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
	Thomas Jefferson
8:	Which is the Largest State and the Smallest State in the USA?
	Alaska (Largest) and Rhode Island (Smallest)
9:	How many Terms/Years a President can be appointed?
	2 Terms/4+4 Years
10:	Who was the President at the time of the Civil war and 
	who freed the Slaves?
	Abraham Lincoln
11:	What was the first president and father of our country?
	George Washington
12:	Who is the commander in Chief of the USA Military?
	The President
13:	When was the Civil War fought?
	It began in 1861 and finished in 1865
14:	Who is the Secretary of State?
	.......... James Baker
15:	What is the Capital of (State you live in)
	..........
16:	What are the colors of the Flag and what do they stand for?
	Red for Courage
	White for truth
	Blue for Honor
17:	How many stars are in the flag and what do they represent?
	50 
	Represent 50 States
18:	When did we get our Independence?
	4 th of July, 1776
19:	If the President and VP dies/resigns or get incapacitated who 
	takes over the Powers and Duties?
	Speaker of House
20:	How many Stripes are in the Flag and what do they represent?
	13 Stripes 13 Colonies
21:	Who is the Chairman of the Senate?
	VP
22:	For how long are the senators elected?
	6 years
23:	What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
	Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land
24:	Who wrote the Constitution of the USA?
	Delegates from different states who met in Philadelphia in 1787
25:	How many amendments are there to the Constitution?
	26 Amendments
26:	What are the bill of rights?
	1-10 Ammendments
	Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, Trial by Jury
27:	What makes the Law?	
	Congress
28:	How many Representatives (Congressmen) are there in Congress?
	435
29:	What is the highest court in America
	Supreme Court
30:	What form of Government does USA have?
	Democratic or a Republic
31:	How many Judges are there in Supreme Court?
	9 Judges (1 Woman and 8 Men - 1991)
32:	What is the name of the Woman Judge in the Supreme Court?
	Sandra Day O'Conner
33:	For how long are the Judges are appointed in the Supreme Court?
	Whole Life
34:	How many Branches are there in the US Government?
	3 Branches (Legislative, Executive and Judicial)
35:	What is the function of each of the branches of Government?
	Legislative Branch (Congress) Makes the Law
	Executive Branch   (President) Carries the Law
	Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) Interprets the Law
		and judges the Violations
36:	What legislative bodies make up the Congress?
	House of Representative and the Senate
37:	Who is the head of the department of Justice
	Attorney General
38:	Who is the Secretary of State?
	...........	Dick Cheney
39:	What is the name of the Speaker of the House?
	............	Thomas Foley
40:	What is the name of the Chief Justice of Supreme court?
	............	William Rehnquist
41:	How many senators are in the Congress?
	100 (2 from each State)
42:	What are the names of Senators from (Your State)?
	.......... and ..............
43:	What are the names of the last two States?
	Alaska (49) and Hawaii(50)
44:	What is the name of the ship that brought pilgrims to America?
	Mayflower
45:	Who is the Chief Executive of the State Government?
	The Governor [your governor's name]
46:	Who is the Mayor of [your state]
	............
47:	Can a naturalized citizen become a US Senator, A Mayor, A Governor?
	Yes
48:	Can a naturalized citizen become President or VP of the USA
	NO

	It is good to know the following information on your state:

	Capital of the State
	Attorney General
	Governor
	Senators
	Speaker
	Special Courts 
	Representative in Congress
	Supreme Court Justice