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US Citizenship Practice Test 4
All 20 questions from Mock Exam 4, with answers and explanations.
These are the 20 questions from Mock Exam 4, 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 · Geography
How many states are in the United States?
- A. 52
- B. 50
- C. 48
- D. 51
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Answer: B. 50
There are 50 states.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “USCIS civics: Geography”
Question 2 · Geography
Which river flows past New Orleans into the Gulf of Mexico?
- A. Mississippi River
- B. Colorado River
- C. Columbia River
- D. Hudson River
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Answer: A. Mississippi River
The Mississippi flows into the Gulf near Louisiana.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “USCIS civics: Geography”
Question 3 · Symbols & Holidays
Which holiday honors those who died while serving in the military?
- A. Labor Day
- B. Memorial Day
- C. Veterans Day
- D. Thanksgiving
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Answer: B. Memorial Day
Memorial Day honors service members who died.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Symbols and Holidays”
Question 4 · System of Government
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
- A. Green and Libertarian
- B. Federalist and Whig
- C. Labor and Conservative
- D. Democratic and Republican
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Answer: D. Democratic and Republican
Democrats and Republicans are the two major parties.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “System of Government”
Question 5 · System of Government
Who leads the government in many U.S. cities?
- A. President
- B. U.S. senator
- C. Mayor
- D. Governor
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Answer: C. Mayor
Many cities have a mayor as chief executive.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “System of Government”
Question 6 · Principles of Democracy
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
- A. 27
- B. 50
- C. 25
- D. 10
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Answer: A. 27
The Constitution has 27 ratified amendments.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Principles of American Government”
Question 7 · System of Government
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
- A. 100
- B. 435
- C. 50
- D. 270
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Answer: B. 435
The House has 435 voting representatives.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “System of Government”
Question 8 · System of Government
What is the minimum age to serve in the House of Representatives?
- A. 25
- B. 21
- C. 35
- D. 30
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Answer: A. 25
A representative must be at least 25.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “System of Government”
Question 9 · System of Government
How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
- A. 11
- B. 13
- C. 9
- D. 7
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Answer: C. 9
Federal law sets nine seats on the Supreme Court.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “System of Government”
Question 10 · Rights & Responsibilities
Which amendment bans poll taxes in federal elections?
- A. 18th Amendment
- B. 27th Amendment
- C. 14th Amendment
- D. 24th Amendment
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Answer: D. 24th Amendment
The Twenty-Fourth Amendment bans poll taxes in federal elections.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Rights and Responsibilities”
Question 11 · Colonial Period & Independence
Which document announced independence in 1776?
- A. Bill of Rights
- B. Constitution
- C. Articles of Confederation
- D. Declaration of Independence
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Answer: D. Declaration of Independence
The Declaration announced separation from Britain.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Colonial Period and Independence”
Question 12 · Colonial Period & Independence
What was the war for independence from Britain called?
- A. Mexican-American War
- B. American Revolution
- C. Civil War
- D. War of 1812
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Answer: B. American Revolution
The Revolutionary War secured independence.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Colonial Period and Independence”
Question 13 · The 1800s
Which president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
- A. Abraham Lincoln
- B. Franklin Roosevelt
- C. Woodrow Wilson
- D. George Washington
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Answer: A. Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln issued the proclamation in 1863.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “The 1800s”
Question 14 · Recent American History
Which country was the main rival of the United States during the Cold War?
- A. Soviet Union
- B. Japan
- C. Canada
- D. France
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Answer: A. Soviet Union
The United States and Soviet Union were Cold War rivals.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Recent American History”
Question 15 · Geography
Which country borders the United States to the south?
- A. Guatemala
- B. Mexico
- C. Cuba
- D. Canada
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Answer: B. Mexico
Mexico borders the southern contiguous United States.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “USCIS civics: Geography”
Question 16 · Symbols & Holidays
What do the 50 stars on the U.S. flag stand for?
- A. 50 states
- B. 50 senators
- C. 50 founding delegates
- D. 50 amendments
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Answer: A. 50 states
Each star represents one state.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Symbols and Holidays”
Question 17 · System of Government
Which body formally elects the president through electoral votes?
- A. Senate alone
- B. Supreme Court
- C. Cabinet
- D. Electoral College
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Answer: D. Electoral College
The Electoral College formally elects the president.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “System of Government”
Question 18 · Principles of Democracy
What is one purpose of checks and balances?
- A. Abolish courts
- B. Eliminate elections
- C. Prevent concentration of power
- D. Replace Constitution
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Answer: C. Prevent concentration of power
Checks and balances limit the branches' power.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Principles of American Government”
Question 19 · Symbols & Holidays
What does the Pledge of Allegiance express?
- A. A promise to pay a fee
- B. A pledge to join military
- C. A promise to vote for a party
- D. Loyalty to the flag and republic
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Answer: D. Loyalty to the flag and republic
The pledge expresses allegiance to the flag and republic.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Symbols and Holidays”
Question 20 · System of Government
Which branch of government enforces federal laws?
- A. Legislative branch
- B. Senate
- C. Executive branch
- D. Judicial branch
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Answer: C. Executive branch
The executive branch carries out federal law.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “System of Government”
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