Preparing for the USCIS Civics Test — Unit test

Question 1

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

checks and balances

Question 2

What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Bill of Rights

Question 3

What was the United States’ main concern during the Cold War?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

communism

Question 4

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 5

Which countries did the United States fight against in World War II? Check all that apply.JapanEnglandGermanyFranceItaly

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Japan; Germany; Italy

Question 6

Who vetoes bills?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the president

Question 7

How many years does a US representative serve in one term of office?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

two

Question 8

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

27

Question 9

Which is something Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

being a US diplomat

Preparing for the USCIS Civics Test — Unit test Answers