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US Citizenship Practice Test 3
All 20 questions from Mock Exam 3, with answers and explanations.
These are the 20 questions from Mock Exam 3, written from the official USCIS study materials and covering Principles of Democracy, System of Government, Rights & Responsibilities, Colonial Period & Independence, The 1800s, Recent American History, Geography, Symbols & Holidays. Read through them with Show answer, or take the exam online first with the answers hidden and see your score. No sign-in needed.
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Question 1 · Colonial Period & Independence
Who was the first president of the United States?
- A. John Adams
- B. Thomas Jefferson
- C. James Madison
- D. George Washington
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Answer: D. George Washington
George Washington was the first president.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Colonial Period and Independence”
Question 2 · The 1800s
Who was president during the Civil War?
- A. Theodore Roosevelt
- B. Andrew Jackson
- C. Ulysses S. Grant
- D. Abraham Lincoln
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Answer: D. Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln was president during the Civil War.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “The 1800s”
Question 3 · Recent American History
Which attack led the United States to enter World War II?
- A. Pearl Harbor
- B. Fort Sumter
- C. Gettysburg
- D. Lexington
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Answer: A. Pearl Harbor
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Recent American History”
Question 4 · Geography
Which ocean lies along the East Coast of the United States?
- A. Indian Ocean
- B. Pacific Ocean
- C. Arctic Ocean
- D. Atlantic Ocean
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Answer: D. Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic borders the eastern coast.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “USCIS civics: Geography”
Question 5 · Geography
Which mountain range runs through the eastern United States?
- A. Rocky Mountains
- B. Sierra Nevada
- C. Appalachian Mountains
- D. Cascade Range
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Answer: C. Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachians extend through eastern states.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “USCIS civics: Geography”
Question 6 · Symbols & Holidays
Which holiday honors military veterans?
- A. Presidents Day
- B. Veterans Day
- C. Memorial Day
- D. Columbus Day
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Answer: B. Veterans Day
Veterans Day honors military veterans.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Symbols and Holidays”
Question 7 · Rights & Responsibilities
Which civic duty must eligible citizens perform when summoned?
- A. Joining a party
- B. Military enlistment
- C. Running for office
- D. Jury service
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Answer: D. Jury service
Eligible citizens may be required to serve on juries.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Rights and Responsibilities”
Question 8 · System of Government
What does a presidential veto do to a bill?
- A. Creates an amendment
- B. Rejects it subject to possible override
- C. Sends it to Supreme Court
- D. Automatically makes it law
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Answer: B. Rejects it subject to possible override
A presidential veto can be overridden by Congress.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “System of Government”
Question 9 · Principles of Democracy
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
- A. Articles of Confederation
- B. Bill of Rights
- C. Emancipation Proclamation
- D. Federalist Papers
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Answer: B. Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Principles of American Government”
Question 10 · System of Government
How long is a U.S. senator's term?
- A. 4 years
- B. 2 years
- C. 8 years
- D. 6 years
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Answer: D. 6 years
Senators serve six-year terms.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “System of Government”
Question 11 · System of Government
Who is the head of the executive branch?
- A. Speaker of the House
- B. Chief Justice
- C. President
- D. Senate majority leader
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Answer: C. President
The president leads the federal executive branch.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “System of Government”
Question 12 · The 1800s
Which amendment ended slavery?
- A. 10th Amendment
- B. 13th Amendment
- C. 26th Amendment
- D. 19th Amendment
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Answer: B. 13th Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery, except as punishment for crime.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “The 1800s”
Question 13 · Rights & Responsibilities
Which amendment protects the freedom to practice a religion?
- A. Second Amendment
- B. First Amendment
- C. Fourth Amendment
- D. Tenth Amendment
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Answer: B. First Amendment
The First Amendment protects free exercise of religion.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Rights and Responsibilities”
Question 14 · Colonial Period & Independence
In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
- A. 1803
- B. 1776
- C. 1865
- D. 1787
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Answer: B. 1776
The Declaration was adopted in 1776.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Colonial Period and Independence”
Question 15 · Colonial Period & Independence
From which country did the American colonies declare independence?
- A. Great Britain
- B. Portugal
- C. France
- D. Spain
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Answer: A. Great Britain
The colonies separated from Great Britain.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Colonial Period and Independence”
Question 16 · Recent American History
What was the movement to end racial segregation and discrimination called?
- A. Westward expansion
- B. Temperance movement
- C. Progressive Era
- D. Civil rights movement
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Answer: D. Civil rights movement
The civil rights movement fought racial discrimination.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Recent American History”
Question 17 · Principles of Democracy
What is the U.S. economic system, based mainly on private ownership, called?
- A. Command economy
- B. Capitalism
- C. Mercantilism
- D. Feudalism
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Answer: B. Capitalism
Capitalism features private ownership and markets.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Principles of American Government”
Question 18 · Geography
Which is the largest U.S. state by area?
- A. Texas
- B. Montana
- C. Alaska
- D. California
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Answer: C. Alaska
Alaska is the largest state by area.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “USCIS civics: Geography”
Question 19 · Symbols & Holidays
What is the national anthem of the United States?
- A. America the Beautiful
- B. My Country, 'Tis of Thee
- C. The Star-Spangled Banner
- D. Yankee Doodle
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Answer: C. The Star-Spangled Banner
The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Symbols and Holidays”
Question 20 · System of Government
How many electoral votes does a candidate normally need to win the presidency?
- A. 218
- B. 270
- C. 435
- D. 100
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Answer: B. 270
A majority of 538 electoral votes is 270.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “System of Government”
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