A test of citizenship

Could you make the grade?

U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service

What does it take for a person from a foreign land to become a true blue American? In addition to being a person of good moral character, they must be 18 years-old, have a solid grasp of the English language, and pass a test administered by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. About 1.3 million immigrants take this test every year. They know their American history. How well do you know yours? Print out these sample questions from the INS test (chosen from a pool of 100), write down your best guess, then check your answers. You need to answer at least 18 of these 30 questions correctly to pass. QUESTIONS:  How many stars are there on our flag?  What do the stars on the flag mean?  What color are the stripes?  What do the stripes on the flag mean?  What is the date of Independence Day?  Independence from whom?  What do we call a change to the Constitution?  How many branches are there in our government?  How many full terms can a president serve?  Who nominates judges of the Supreme Court?  How many Supreme Court justices are there?  Who was the main writer of the Declaration  of Independence?  What holiday was celebrated for the first  time by American colonists?  Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?  What is the minimum voting age in the  United States?  Who was president during the Civil War?  Which president is called the "Father of  our Country?"  What is the 50th state of the Union?  What is the name of the ship that brought  the Pilgrims to America?  Who has the power to declare war?  What were the 13 original states of the  United States called?  In what year was the Constitution written?  What is the introduction to the  Constitution called?  Which president was the first Commander in Chief  of the United States Army and Navy?  In what month do we vote for the president?  How many times may a senator be re-elected?  Who signs bills into law?  Who elects the president of the United States?  How many states are there in the United States?  Who becomes president if both the president and  vice president die? ANSWERS

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