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US Citizenship Practice Test 7
All 20 questions from Mock Exam 7, with answers and explanations.
These are the 20 questions from Mock Exam 7, 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 · Recent American History
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
- A. 19th Amendment
- B. 22nd Amendment
- C. 15th Amendment
- D. 18th Amendment
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Answer: A. 19th Amendment
The Nineteenth Amendment bars denial of voting rights on account of sex.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Recent American History”
Question 2 · Rights & Responsibilities
Which amendment protects you from being forced to testify against yourself?
- A. Tenth Amendment
- B. Fifth Amendment
- C. Eighth Amendment
- D. Second Amendment
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Answer: B. Fifth Amendment
The Fifth Amendment protects against compelled self-incrimination.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Rights and Responsibilities”
Question 3 · Colonial Period & Independence
Who was the first president of the United States?
- A. Thomas Jefferson
- B. John Adams
- C. George Washington
- D. James Madison
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Answer: C. George Washington
George Washington was the first president.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Colonial Period and Independence”
Question 4 · The 1800s
Who was president during the Civil War?
- A. Abraham Lincoln
- B. Theodore Roosevelt
- C. Ulysses S. Grant
- D. Andrew Jackson
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Answer: A. Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln was president during the Civil War.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “The 1800s”
Question 5 · Recent American History
Which attack led the United States to enter World War II?
- A. Gettysburg
- B. Fort Sumter
- C. Lexington
- D. Pearl Harbor
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Answer: D. Pearl Harbor
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Recent American History”
Question 6 · Geography
Which ocean lies along the East Coast of the United States?
- A. Atlantic Ocean
- B. Arctic Ocean
- C. Indian Ocean
- D. Pacific Ocean
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Answer: A. Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic borders the eastern coast.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “USCIS civics: Geography”
Question 7 · Geography
Which mountain range runs through the eastern United States?
- A. Cascade Range
- B. Sierra Nevada
- C. Rocky Mountains
- D. Appalachian Mountains
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Answer: D. Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachians extend through eastern states.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “USCIS civics: Geography”
Question 8 · Symbols & Holidays
Which holiday honors military veterans?
- A. Memorial Day
- B. Presidents Day
- C. Columbus Day
- D. Veterans Day
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Answer: D. Veterans Day
Veterans Day honors military veterans.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Symbols and Holidays”
Question 9 · Rights & Responsibilities
Which civic duty must eligible citizens perform when summoned?
- A. Running for office
- B. Jury service
- C. Joining a party
- D. Military enlistment
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Answer: B. Jury service
Eligible citizens may be required to serve on juries.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Rights and Responsibilities”
Question 10 · System of Government
What does a presidential veto do to a bill?
- A. Automatically makes it law
- B. Creates an amendment
- C. Rejects it subject to possible override
- D. Sends it to Supreme Court
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Answer: C. Rejects it subject to possible override
A presidential veto can be overridden by Congress.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “System of Government”
Question 11 · Principles of Democracy
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
- A. Bill of Rights
- B. Federalist Papers
- C. Articles of Confederation
- D. Emancipation Proclamation
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Answer: A. Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Principles of American Government”
Question 12 · System of Government
How long is a U.S. senator's term?
- A. 2 years
- B. 6 years
- C. 8 years
- D. 4 years
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Answer: B. 6 years
Senators serve six-year terms.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “System of Government”
Question 13 · System of Government
Who is the head of the executive branch?
- A. Senate majority leader
- B. Speaker of the House
- C. President
- D. Chief Justice
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Answer: C. President
The president leads the federal executive branch.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “System of Government”
Question 14 · The 1800s
Which amendment ended slavery?
- A. 10th Amendment
- B. 26th Amendment
- C. 13th Amendment
- D. 19th Amendment
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Answer: C. 13th Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery, except as punishment for crime.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “The 1800s”
Question 15 · Rights & Responsibilities
Which amendment protects the freedom to practice a religion?
- A. Second Amendment
- B. Tenth Amendment
- C. First Amendment
- D. Fourth Amendment
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Answer: C. First Amendment
The First Amendment protects free exercise of religion.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Rights and Responsibilities”
Question 16 · 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 17 · Colonial Period & Independence
From which country did the American colonies declare independence?
- A. Portugal
- B. France
- C. Spain
- D. Great Britain
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Answer: D. Great Britain
The colonies separated from Great Britain.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Colonial Period and Independence”
Question 18 · Recent American History
What was the movement to end racial segregation and discrimination called?
- A. Civil rights movement
- B. Progressive Era
- C. Temperance movement
- D. Westward expansion
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Answer: A. Civil rights movement
The civil rights movement fought racial discrimination.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Recent American History”
Question 19 · Principles of Democracy
What is the U.S. economic system, based mainly on private ownership, called?
- A. Feudalism
- B. Capitalism
- C. Mercantilism
- D. Command economy
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Answer: B. Capitalism
Capitalism features private ownership and markets.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “Principles of American Government”
Question 20 · Geography
Which is the largest U.S. state by area?
- A. Texas
- B. Montana
- C. California
- D. Alaska
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Answer: D. Alaska
Alaska is the largest state by area.Source: USCIS 2025 civics test, “USCIS civics: Geography”
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