WELCOME TO DESTINATION: U.S. CITIZENSHIP
In class we will:
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read and review history and civics facts.
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concentrating on the USCIS 100 questions.
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learn some basic American geography.
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practice reading and writing sentences.

discuss the set-up of the American government.

examine the N-400 Application in detail and consider responses.

practice answering oral questions like those the examiner will ask
during the test.
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Lesson 1
DESTINATION: U.S. CITIZENSHIP
Class Information Sheet
You will learn the 100 USCIS civics questions, know all about the N-400
application and develop your ability to understand and answer questions in
English.
Classes are sponsored by:
Class meets on (days/times):
Please be on time for class.
Class Schedule (dates):
Location:
Group Leaders Contact Information:
Materials:
Book: Citizenship: Passing the Test - Civics and Literacy, Third Edition, 2009.
Author: Lynne Weintraub. Publisher: New Readers Press
Please bring to class every week:
 Your book
 N-400
 3-ring binder
 notebook or writing paper
 pen, pencil, highlighter
 dictionary, book or electronic
 pocket folder for papers
Every week there will be about 2 hours of homework: reading, writing and
listening.
Everyone in the class should get a free library card. Ask the group leaders how to
get one in your town.
WORD ALERT
USCIS Civics Vocabulary
America
Flag Day
American flag
government
capital
June
colors
President
congress
red, white, blue
country
United States/U.S.
fifty/50
Washington, DC
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Welcome to America
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1
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2
USCIS 97
Why does the flag
have 50 stars?
Why does the flag
have 50 stars?
*because there is one star for each state
*because each star represents a state
*because there are 50 states
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3
Oct 2014
4
USCIS 98
What is the name of the
national anthem?
What is the name of the
national anthem?
Oct 2014
Lesson 1
*The Star Spangled
Banner
5
Oct 2014
6
1
USCIS 52
What do we show
loyalty to when we say
the Pledge of
Allegiance?
What do we show
loyalty to when we say
the Pledge of
Allegiance?
* the United States
* the flag
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7
Oct 2014
8
USCIS 94
What is the capital of
the United States?
What is the capital of
the United States?
* Washington, D.C.
Oct 2014
9
Oct 2014
10
USCIS 44
What is the capital of
your state?
What is the capital of
your state?
*Trenton
Oct 2014
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11
Oct 2014
12
2
USCIS 28
What is the name of the
President of the U.S.
now?
What is the name of the
President of the U.S.
now?
Oct 2014
*Barack Obama
*Obama
13
Oct 2014
14
USCIS 43
Who is the Governor of
your state now?
Who is the Governor of
your state now?
*Chris Christie
Oct 2014
15
Oct 2014
16
What are two ways that Americans can
participate in their democracy?
USCIS 55
*vote
* join a political party
What are two ways that
Americans can
participate in their
democracy?
*help with a campaign
*join a civic group
*join a community group
*give an elected official your opinion on an issue
*call Senators and Representatives
*publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
*run for office
*write to a newspaper
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18
3
USCIS 45
What are the two major
political parties in the
United States?
What are the two major
political parties in the
United States?
Oct 2014
*Democratic
and
Republican
19
Oct 2014
20
USCIS 46
What is the political
party of the President
now?
What is the political
party of the President
now?
Oct 2014
* Democratic (Party)
21
Oct 2014
22
USCIS 11
What is the economic
system in the United
States?
What is the economic
system in the United
States?
Oct 2014
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*capitalist economy
*market economy
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HOMEWORK
A. Civics and Literacy
Read and answer questions in Chapters 2 and Chapter 3 to page
39. Next week we will review these pages and be sure that you have
written the correct answers.
B. 100 Civics & History Questions
Practice those taught in class: 11, 28, 43, 44, 45, 46, 52, 55, 94, 97,
98.
These numbers match the official USCIS questions.
C. Bring in an article about a current event for the next class.
D. Listen to English for at least 30 minutes every day.
Remember to bring your book, notebook, pen or pencil, and highlighter with you to each class.
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WORD ALERT
USCIS Civics Vocabulary
Alaska
Mexico
American Indians
most
California
New York City
Canada
north
first
people
freedom of speech
south
largest
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Lesson 2 :
blank slide Geography and
Early America
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2
USCIS 93
Name one state that
borders Mexico.
Name one state that
borders Mexico.
*California
*Arizona
*New Mexico
*Texas
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Oct 2014
USCIS 92
4
Name one state that
borders Canada.
Name one state that
borders Canada.
* Maine
* Minnesota
* New Hampshire
* North Dakota
* Vermont
* Montana
* New York
* Idaho
* Pennsylvania
* Washington
* Ohio
* Alaska
* Michigan
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1
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USCIS 95
Where is the Statue of
Liberty?
Where is the Statue of
Liberty?
* New York (Harbor)
* Liberty Island
* New Jersey
* Near New York City
* On the Hudson (River)
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8
USCIS 88
Name one of the two
longest rivers in the
United States.
Name one of the two
longest rivers in the
United States.
Oct 2014
* Missouri River
* Mississippi River
9
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10
USCIS 90
What ocean is on the
East Coast of the United
States?
What ocean is on the
East Coast of the
United States?
Oct 2014
*Atlantic (Ocean)
11
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12
2
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USCIS 89
What ocean is on the West
Coast of the United States?
What ocean is on the
West Coast of the United
States?
* Pacific (Ocean)
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14
USCIS 91
Name one U.S. territory.
*Puerto Rico
Name one U.S. territory.
Oct 2014
*U.S. Virgin Islands
*American Samoa
*Northern Mariana Islands
*Guam
15
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16
Name one
American Indian Tribe in the
United States.
USCIS 87
Name one
American Indian Tribe in
the United States.
Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa,
Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Creek,
Blackfeet, Seminole Cheyenne, Arawak,
Shawnee, Mohegan, Huron, Oneida,
Lakota, Crow, Teton, Hopi, Inuit
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18
3
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USCIS 59
Who lived in America
before the
Europeans arrived?
Who lived in America
before the
Europeans arrived?
* American Indians
* Native Americans
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20
USCIS 96
Why does the flag have
13 stripes?
Why does the flag have
13 stripes?
* Because there were 13 original colonies
* Because the stripes represent the
original colonies
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ELIGIBILITY FOR CITIZENSHIP
You are eligible for citizenship if you:
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Are 18 years or older.
Have been legally admitted for permanent residence.
Have resided here for at least five years, unless he/she has
an exception. A common exception is that a student is married to an American citizen and has lived here for at least
three years.
Have good moral character.
Are willing to take the oath of allegiance to the United
States of America.
Have an understanding of the English language and are
able to read, write, and speak basic words during the interview.
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OVERVIEW OF NATURALIZATION PROCESS:
Step 1: Fill out the N-400 Form.
Step 2: Send in this form with the application fees - about $700.00.
Step 3: Get Fingerprinted.
Step 4: Go to the interview.
Step 5: Take the oath.
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IMPORTANT POINTS
Keep a copy of your filled out application. Then you can read over your answers
before the interview.
After you file your application, you will get a receipt and an appointment for the
interview.
Be sure to bring all the important documents that they ask you to bring. For example:
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permanent resident card
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passport

state issued ID

marriage license
You will promise that everything that you have written on your application and
say to the examiner is true.
The examiner will review your N-400 Form and ask you some questions about
your
answers. You will not have the application to look at so you must remember
what you wrote. The examiner will also be testing your ability to speak and understand English as you answer the questions.
If you do not understand what the examiner is saying, you may say:

“Excuse me, will you repeat that question.”

“Excuse me, what did you say?”
(over)
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You will be asked to sign papers. You will be asked to print and sign your
name.
Then the examiner will go on to the History and Civics Test. You will be asked
up to 10 history and civics questions. These will be asked orally and you will
respond orally with the answer. You must answer 6 of the 10 questions correctly to pass.
Next the examiner will go to the Reading and Writing Test. There will be three
questions for you to read aloud and once you have read one correctly, you will
go on to the writing part. You must write down a sentence correctly that the examiner dictates to you. You also have three tries at this.
The examiner will then tell you if you will be recommended for citizenship.
The final step is the Oath Ceremony. It is often on the same day. You will take
the Oath of Allegiance and receive a Certificate of Naturalization.
Congratulations! You are now a United States citizen.
Websites for Tutors
USCIS
http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services Website includes numerous helpful sections for teachers and students, including Naturalization Information, 100 Civics Questions and Answers with MP3 Audio and a video of the naturalization interview and test
EL Civics Online
http://www.elcivicsonline.org/
Online courses for educators to help prepare you to teach US history, government, civic engagement and the naturalization process.
CitizenshipWorks
http://citizenshipworks.lawhelp.org/
Tutorials to help you understand the process of becoming a citizen and prepare for the
test.
Test-Guide.com
http://www.test-guide.com/Citizenship
See Popular Tests – Citizenship for free practice tests.
Minnesota Literacy Council
http://www.mnliteracy.org/educators/citizenship-instruction
Created to provide teachers, tutors, and organizations with the resources to start and/
or enhance citizenship classes.
YouTube – Flash Card Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-sZwYxBXOE 100 questions
(Or search " 100 questions for citizenship" on You Tube.)
US Citizenship Podcast
http://www.uscitizenpod.com/
Listen to interviews and do practice activities for the N-400 and 100 questions.
US Citizenship Interview Blog
http://www.citizenship-interview.com/
U.S. Citizenship Interview Experiences, News, and Tips.
Websites for Tutors & Students
USCIS
http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services Website includes numerous helpful sections for teachers and students, including Naturalization Information, 100 Civics Questions and Answers with MP3 Audio and a video of the naturalization interview and test.
http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners
Information for applications on eligibility and testing, the application process, and study
materials.
http://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams
Advice to help you avoid scams.
CitizenshipWorks
http://citizenshipworks.lawhelp.org/
Tutorials to help you understand the process of becoming a citizen and prepare for the
test.
Test-Guide.com
http://www.test-guide.com/Citizenship/
See Popular Tests – Citizenship for free practice tests.
YouTube – Flash Card Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-sZwYxBXOE 100 questions
Or search " 100 questions for citizenship" on You Tube.
US Citizenship Podcast
http://www.uscitizenpod.com/
Listen to interviews and do practice activities for the N-400 and 100 questions.
US Citizenship Interview Blog
http://www.citizenship-interview.com/
U.S. Citizenship Interview Experiences, News, and Tips.
HOMEWORK
A. Civics
Read and answer questions in the rest of Chapter 3 and all of Chapter 4. Next
week we will review these pages and look for correct answers. Don’t forget to
use those highlighters to mark any words or information that you don’t understand.
B. Dictation Practice
Look at page 176 in the back of your book and practice reading and writing sentences 1 to 6. Write each at least five times. Try writing them like this example:


How many states are in the United States?
The United States has 50 states.
C. 100 Civics/History Questions
Practice those taught in class: 59, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 96, - the numbers correspond to the official USCIS questions.
D. Bring in an article about a current event to discuss during
the next class.
E. Listen to English for at least 30 minutes each day.
Remember to bring your notebook, pen or pencil and highlighter with you
to each class.
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Lesson 2
WORD ALERT
USCIS Civics Vocabulary
Adams
American Indians
come/ came
Independence Day
Delaware
Columbus Day
current legal name
dollar bill
Thanksgiving
free
October
Father of Our Country
November
N400 Vocabulary
George Washington
lived
second
permanent resident
lawful permanent
resident
permanent resident card
spouse
continuous/continuously
middle name
alias
changes
social security number
born
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country of birth
nationality
accommodation
disability/disabled
blind
deaf
interpreter
given name
family name
nickname
maiden name
residence/resident
date of birth
adopted
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Early United States
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1
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USCIS 96
Why does the flag
have 13 stripes?
Why does the flag
have 13 stripes?
*because there were
13 original colonies
* because the stripes represent
the original colonies
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USCIS 58
What is one reason
colonists came
to America?
What is one reason
colonists came
to America?
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*freedom
*political liberty
*religious freedom
*economic opportunity
*practice their religion
*escape persecution
5
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1
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Name two national
U.S. holidays.
Name two national
U.S. holidays.
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*New Year’s Day
*Labor Day
*Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
*Columbus Day
*President’s Day
*Veterans Day
*Memorial Day
*Thanksgiving
*Independence Day
*Christmas
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8
USCIS 60
What group of people
was taken to America
and sold as slaves
What group of people
was taken to America
and sold as slaves?
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* Africans
* people from Africa
9
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USCIS 61
10
Why did the colonists
fight the British?
Why did the colonists
fight the British?
* because of high taxes (taxation
without representation)
*because the British army stayed
in their houses (quartering)
* because they didn't have self
government
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2
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USCIS 8
What did the Declaration
of Independence do?
What did the
Declaration of
Independence
do?
*announced our independence
(from Great Britain)
*declared our independence
(from Great Britain)
*said the United States is free
(from Great Britain)
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USCIS 9
What are two rights
in the Declaration of
Independence?
What are two rights in
the Declaration of
Independence?
*life
*liberty
*pursuit of happiness
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USCIS 63
When was the
Declaration of
Independence
adopted?
When was the
Declaration of
Independence
adopted?
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*July 4, 1776
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USCIS 64
There were
13 original states.
Name three.
There were
13 original states.
Name three.
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*New Hampshire
*Massachusetts
*Rhode Island
*Connecticut
*New York
*New Jersey
*Pennsylvania
19
*Delaware
*Maryland
*Virginia
*North Carolina
*South Carolina
*Georgia
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USCIS 99
When do we
celebrate
Independence Day?
When do we
celebrate
Independence Day?
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*July 4th
21
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USCIS 2
22
What does the
Constitution
do?
What does the
Constitution
do?
* sets up the government
*defines the government
*protects basic rights of Americans
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4
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USCIS 66
When was the
Constitution written?
When was the
Constitution written?
*1787
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USCIS 65
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What happened at the
Constitutional
Convention?
What happened at the
Constitutional
Convention?
*The Constitution was written.
*The Founding Fathers wrote the
Constitution.
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USCIS 69
Who is the Father
of our Country?
Who is the Father
of our Country?
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*(George) Washington
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5
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USCIS 70
Who was the first
President?
Who was the first
President?
*(George Washington)
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What is one thing
Benjamin Franklin is
famous for?
USCIS 68
What is one thing
Benjamin Franklin is
famous for?
*U.S. diplomat
*oldest member of the
Constitutional Convention
*first Postmaster General of the US
*writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”
*started the first free libraries
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USCIS 62
Who wrote the
Declaration of
Independence?
Who wrote the
Declaration of
Independence?
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*(Thomas) Jefferson
35
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6
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USCIS 67
The Federalist Papers
supported the passage of
the U.S. Constitution.
Name one of the writers.
The Federalist Papers
supported the passage of
the U.S. Constitution.
Name one of the writers.
*(James) Madison
*(Alexander) Hamilton
*(John) Jay
*Publius
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HOMEWORK
A. Civics
Read chapters 5 and 6 and fill in the blank lines in the book with correct answers as you read these pages. You will be reading more about American history. Next week we will review these pages and look for correct answers. Don’t
forget to use those highlighters to mark any words or information that you don’t
understand.
B. Dictation Practice
Look at page 176 in the back of your book and practice reading and writing
sentences 7 to 12. Write each at least five times. Try writing them as question
and answer pairs.
C. 100 Civics/History Questions
Practice those taught in class. Cut and paste them or fold them to use as flash
cards to make them easier to practice: 2, 8, 9, 13, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66,
67, 68, 69, 70, 96, 99, 100. These numbers correspond to the
official USCIS questions.
D. Bring in an article about a current event to discuss during the next
class.
E. Listen to English for at least 30 minutes each day.
Remember to bring your notebook, N-400 Application, pen or pencil, and
highlighter with you to each class.
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Lesson 3
WORD ALERT
USCIS Civics Vocabulary
Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Day
Civil War
May
N400 Vocabulary
e-mail address
apartment number
lived
city
during last 5 years
state
location
zip code
residence/ reside
mailing address
home address
c/o - in care of
present/ presently
biological
previous/ previously
adoptive
since
naturalized
street number
current legal name
street name
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1492
Columbus came to America.
1600s
People from Europe came to live in the 13 colonies.
1776
The 13 colonies became the United States.
1787
The Constitution was written.
1803
The U.S. bought Louisiana from France.
1860s
Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves.
1917
The U.S. fought in World War 1.
1930s
Roosevelt helped the U.S. during the Great Depression.
1940s
The U.S. fought against Japan, Italy, and Germany.
1960s
Martin Luther King, Jr. worked for civil rights.
2001
Terrorists attacked the United States.
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19th and 20th Century
U.S. History
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USCIS 71
What territory did the
United States buy
from France in 1803?
What territory did the
United States buy
from France in 1803?
*the Louisiana Territory
*Louisiana
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USCIS 72
Name one war fought by
the United States
in the 1800’s.
Name one war fought by
the United States
in the 1800’s.
*War of 1812
*Mexican-American War
*Civil War
*Spanish-American War
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1
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USCIS 74
Name one problem
that led to
the Civil War.
Name one problem
that led to
the Civil War.
*slavery
*economic reasons
*states' rights
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USCIS 73
Name the U.S. war
between the
North and the South.
Name the U.S. war
between the
North and the South.
*the Civil War
*the War between the States
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USCIS 75
What was one important
thing that
Abraham Lincoln did?
What was one important
thing that
Abraham Lincoln did?
*freed the slaves
*saved (or preserved) the Union
*led the United States during the
Civil War
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2
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USCIS 76
What did the
Emancipation
Proclamation
do?
What did the
Emancipation
Proclamation
do?
*freed the slaves
*freed slaves in the Confederate states
*freed slaves in most Southern states
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USCIS 77
What did
Susan B. Anthony do?
What did
Susan B. Anthony do?
*fought for women’s rights
*fought for civil rights
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USCIS 79
Who was President
during World War I?
Who was President
during World War I?
*(Woodrow) Wilson
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3
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USCIS 78
Name one war fought by
the United States
in the 1900s.
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Name one war fought by
the United States
in the 1900’s.
*World War I
*World War II
*Korean War
*Vietnam War
*(Persian) Gulf War
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USCIS 81
Who did the United States
fight in
World War II?
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21
USCIS 80
Who was President during
the Great Depression and
World War II?
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23
Who did the United States
fight in
World War II?
*Japan, Germany and
Italy
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Who was President during
the Great Depression and
World War II?
*(Franklin) Roosevelt
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USCIS 82
Before he was President,
Eisenhower
was a general.
What war was he in?
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Before he was President,
Eisenhower
was a general.
What war was he in?
*World War II
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USCIS 83
During the Cold War,
what was the
main concern of
the United States?
During the Cold War,
what was
the main concern of
the United States?
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*Communism
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USCIS 84
What movement
tried to end racial
discrimination?
What movement
tried to end racial
discrimination?
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*civil rights (movement)
29
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USCIS 85
What did
Martin Luther King, Jr.
do?
What did
Martin Luther King, Jr.
do?
*fought for civil rights
*worked for equality
for all Americans
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32
USCIS 86
What major event
happened on
September 11, 2001?
What major event
happened on
September 11, 2001?
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*Terrorists attacked
the United States.
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HOMEWORK
A. Civics
Read Chapter 7 and write complete the exercises. You will be reading about the
Constitution and how it has formed our government. Next week we will review
these pages and look for correct answers. Don’t forget to use those highlighters
to mark any words or information that you don’t understand.
B. Dictation Practice
Look at page 176 in the back of your book and practice reading and writing sentences 13 to 18. Write each at least five times. Try writing them as question and
answer pairs.
C. 100 Civics/History Questions
Practice those taught in class. Cut and paste them or fold them to use as flash
cards to make them easier to practice: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81,
82, 83, 84, 85, 86 - the numbers correspond to the official USCIS questions.
D. Bring in an article about a current event to discuss during the next
class.
E. Listen to English for at least 30 minutes each day.
Remember to bring your notebook, N-400 Application, pen or pencil, and
highlighter with you to each class.
Destination: U.S. Citizenship
Lesson 4
WORD ALERT
USCIS Civics Vocabulary
Many
right/rights
Senators
Vote
N-400 Vocabulary
height
ethnicity
fingerprint
arrested
owe
employer
self-employed
position
Destination: U.S. Citizenship
other
leave
left
occupation
force/forcing
trips outside the U.S.
traveled
returned
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Destination: Citizenship
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The Constitution
Oct 2014
1
Oct 2014
2
USCIS 1
What is
the supreme law
of the land?
What is
the supreme law
of the land?
*the Constitution
Oct 2014
3
Oct 2014
4
USCIS 3
The idea of
self-government
is in the first three words of
the Constitution.
What are these words?
The idea of
self-government
is in the first three words
of the Constitution.
What are these words?
Oct 2014
*We the People
5
Oct 2014
6
1
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USCIS 14
What stops one
branch of government
from becoming
too powerful?
What stops one
branch of government
from becoming
too powerful?
Oct 2014
*checks and balances
*separation of powers
7
Oct 2014
USCIS 42
8
Under our Constitution,
some powers
belong to the states.
What is one power
of the states?
Under our Constitution,
some powers
belong to the states.
What is one power
of the states?
*provide schooling and education
*provide protection (police)
*provide safety (fire departments)
*give a driver’s license
*approve zoning and land use
Oct 2014
9
Oct 2014
USCIS 41
Under our Constitution,
some powers belong to
the federal government.
What is one power of
the federal government?
Under our Constitution,
some powers belong to
the federal government.
What is one power of
the federal government?
Oct 2014
10
*to
*to
*to
*to
11
Oct 2014
print money
declare war
create an army
make treaties
12
2
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USCIS 4
What is
an amendment?
What is
an amendment?
* a change
(to the Constitution)
*an addition
(to the Constitution)
Oct 2014
13
Oct 2014
14
USCIS 5
What do we call
the first 10 amendments
to the Constitution?
What do we call
the first 10 amendments
to the Constitution?
Oct 2014
*Bill of Rights
15
Oct 2014
USCIS 6
What is one
right or freedom
from the
First Amendment?
What is one
right or freedom
from the
First Amendment?
Oct 2014
16
*speech
*religion
*assembly
*press
*petition the government
17
Oct 2014
18
3
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USCIS 51
What are two rights
of everyone
living in
the United States?
What are two rights
of everyone
living in
the United States?
Oct 2014
*freedom of expression
*freedom of speech
*freedom of assembly
*freedom to petition the government
*freedom of worship (religion)
*the right to bear arms
19
Oct 2014
20
USCIS 10
What is
freedom of religion?
What is
freedom of religion?
Oct 2014
*You can practice
any religion,
or not practice
a religion.
21
USCIS 48
Oct 2014
22
There are four amendments
to the Constitution
about who can vote.
Describe one of them.
There are
four amendments
to the Constitution
about who can vote.
Describe one of them.
*Citizens eighteen (18) and older
citizens (can vote).
*You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to
vote.
*Any citizen can vote. (Women and
men can vote).
*A male citizen of any race (can vote).
Oct 2014
23
Oct 2014
24
4
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USCIS 54
How old
do citizens have to be
to vote for President?
How old
do citizens have to be
to vote for President?
Oct 2014
*eighteen (18) and older
25
Oct 2014
26
USCIS 7
How many
amendments does the
Constitution have?
How many
amendments does the
Constitution have?
*twenty-seven (27)
Oct 2014
27
Oct 2014
28
5
HOMEWORK
A. Civics
Read chapter 8 and write the correct answers in all of the exercises. You will be
reading about the Congress and the Senators and Representative in Congress..
Next week we will review these pages and check for correct answers. Don’t forget to use those highlighters to mark any words or information that you don’t understand.
B. Dictation Practice
Look at page 176 in the back of your book and practice reading and writing sentences 19 to 24. Write each at least five times.
C. 100 Civics/History Questions
Practice those taught in class. Cut and paste them or fold them to use as flash
cards to make them easier to practice: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 41, 42, 48, 51, 54
These numbers correspond to the official USCIS questions.
Bring all these questions to class next week as we will continue to practice
them.
D. Bring in an article about a current event to discuss during the next
class.
E. Listen to English for at least 30 minutes each day.
Remember to bring your notebook, N-400 Application, pen or pencil, and highlighter with you to each class.
Destination: U.S. Citizenship
Lesson 5
WORD ALERT
USCIS Civics Vocabulary
meets
one hundred/100
state/ states
N-400 Vocabulary
marital status
single
married
marriage
divorced/ divorce
widow/ widower/ widowed
spouse
current spouse
prior spouse
only
date of marriage
former/ formerly
immigration status
Destination: U.S. Citizenship
entered into marriage
children
biological
adoptive
stepchild
dead
deceased
missing
daughter
son
relationship
child support
dependents
Lesson 6
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Destination: Citizenship
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Lesson 6 :
Congress
Oct 2014
1
Oct 2014
2
USCIS 17
What are the
two parts of the
U.S. Congress?
What are the
two parts of the
U.S. Congress?
*the Senate and
House (of Representatives)
Oct 2014
3
Oct 2014
4
USCIS 19
We elect a U.S. Senator
for how many years?
We elect a U.S. Senator
for how many years?
* six (6)
Oct 2014
5
Oct 2014
6
1
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How many
U.S. Senators
are there?
How many
U.S. Senators
are there?
*one hundred (100)
Oct 2014
7
Oct 2014
8
USCIS 20
Who is one of
your state’s
U.S. Senators?
Who is one of
your state’s
U.S. Senators?
*(Cory) Booker
*(Robert) Menendez
Oct 2014
9
Oct 2014
10
USCIS 24
Who does a
US. Senator
represent?
Who does a
US. Senator
represent?
Oct 2014
*All the people
of the state
11
Oct 2014
12
2
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We elect a
U.S. Representative
for how many years?
We elect a
U.S. Representative
for how many years?
*two (2)
Oct 2014
13
Oct 2014
14
USCIS 21
The House of
Representatives
has how many
voting members?
The House of
Representatives
has how many
voting members?
*four hundred thirty-five
(435)
Oct 2014
15
Oct 2014
16
USCIS 23
Name your U.S.
Representative.
Name your U.S.
Representative.
(fill in the blank)
___________________________
Oct 2014
17
Oct 2014
18
3
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USCIS 25
Why do some states
have more
representatives
than other states?
Why do some states
have more
representatives
than other states?
*(because of) the state's population
*(because) they have more people
*(because) some states have more
people
Oct 2014
19
Oct 2014
20
USCIS 47
What is the name
of the Speaker of the House
of Representatives
now?
Oct 2014
21
What is the name
of the Speaker of the House
of Representatives
now?
*(John) Boehner
Oct 2014
22
4
Senators
Each state elects two senators for staggered 6-year terms. Senators represent the
entire state.
Senior Senator
Junior Senator
Robert “Bob” Menéndez
Cory Booker
Took Office: Jan 18, 2006
Took Office: Oct 31, 2013
Next Election: 2018
Next Election: 2014
Party: Democrat
Party: Democrat
Representatives
The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts — 12 in New Jersey —
each with a population of about 710,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House for a two-year term. Representatives are also called congressmen/
congresswomen.
1st District
3rd District
Donald Norcross
Jon Runyan
Took Office: Nov 12, 2014
Took Office: Jan 5, 2011
Party: Democrat
Party: Republican
Camden, Glassboro, Williamstown
Toms River
Camden, Glassboro, Williamstown
View District Map
2nd District
Frank LoBiondo
4th District
Took Office: Jan 4, 1995
Christopher “Chris” Smith
Party: Republican
Took Office: Jan 5, 1981
Cumberland County, Atlantic County,
Party: Republican
Cape May County
Tinton Falls and parts of ...
5th District
10th District
Scott Garrett
Donald Payne Jr.
Took Office: Jan 7, 2003
Took Office: Nov 15, 2012
Party: Republican
Party: Democrat
Ringwood and parts of Sussex County
Linden, Rahway, East Orange, Roselle ...
6th District
11th District
Frank Pallone Jr.
Rodney Frelinghuysen
Took Office: Jan 5, 1993
Took Office: Jan 4, 1995
Party: Democrat
Party: Republican
Sayreville, Keansburg, South Plainfield
Kinnelon, Hopatcong and parts of ...
7th District
12th District
Leonard Lance
Rush Holt
Took Office: Jan 6, 2009
Took Office: Jan 6, 1999
Party: Republican
Party: Democrat
Hunterdon County and parts of ...
8th District
Albio Sires
Took Office: Jan 3, 2013
Party: Democrat
Elizabeth, Hoboken, Liberty Park, The ...
9th District
Bill Pascrell Jr.
Took Office: Jan 3, 2013
Party: Democrat
Clifton, Paterson, Secaucus, Tenafly, Englewood, ...
HOMEWORK
A. Civics
Read chapter 9 and write the correct answers in all of the exercises. You will be
reading about the president and the vice president and some other government
officials who work in Washington, D.C. Next week we will review these pages
and check for correct answers. Don’t forget to use those highlighters to mark
any words or information that you don’t understand.
B. Dictation Practice
Look at page 176 in the back of your book and practice reading and writing sentences 25 to 30.
C. 100 Civics/History Questions
Practice those taught in class. Cut and paste them or fold them to use as flash
cards to make them easier to practice: 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 47.
These numbers correspond to the official USCIS questions.
Bring all these questions to class next week as we will continue to practice
them.
D. Bring in an article about a current event to discuss during the next
class.
E. Listen to English for at least 30 minutes each day.
Remember to bring your notebook, N-400 Application, pen or pencil, and highlighter with you to each class.
Destination: U.S. Citizenship
Lesson 6
WORD ALERT
Civics Vocabulary
Labor Day
vote
lives
White House
September
N-400 Vocabulary
claim
title
mental/ mentally
overdue taxes
nonresident
file taxes
legally incompetent
member
organization
union
communist/ communism
totalitarian
terrorist
advocate
overthrow a government
persecuted
Nazi
genocide
Destination: U.S. Citizenship
torture/ tortured
force sexual relations
practice religion
military unit
paramilitary or militia
rebel or guerrilla group
vigilante group
insurgent group
labor camp
detention center or facility
jail or prison
sell or provide
weapons training
compulsory
combat
human rights
war crime
Lesson 7
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Lesson 7 :
The President
Oct 2014
1
Oct 2014
2
USCIS 13
Name one branch
or part of the
government.
Name one branch
or part of the
government.
or
*Congress
*executive
or
*legislative *the courts
or
*President
Oct 2014
3
*judicial
Oct 2014
4
USCIS 15
Who is in charge
of the
executive branch?
Who is in charge
of the
executive branch?
Oct 2014
*the President
5
Oct 2014
6
1
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USCIS 26
We elect a president
for how many years?
We elect a president
for how many years?
Oct 2014
*four (4)
7
Oct 2014
8
USCIS 27
In what month
do we vote for
President?
In what month
do we vote
for President?
*November
Oct 2014
9
Oct 2014
10
USCIS 29
What is the name of the
Vice President of the
United States now?
What is the name
of the Vice President
of the United States
now?
*Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
*Joe Biden
*Biden
Oct 2014
11
Oct 2014
12
2
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USCIS 30
If the President can no
longer serve, who
becomes President?
If the President
can no longer serve,
who becomes
President?
Oct 2014
*the Vice President
13
Oct 2014
14
USCIS 31
If both the President and
the Vice President
can no longer serve
who becomes President?
If both the President and
the Vice President
can no longer serve
who becomes President?
Oct 2014
*the Speaker of the House
15
Oct 2014
16
USCIS 32
Who is the
Commander in Chief of
the military?
Who is the
Commander in Chief
of the military?
Oct 2014
*the President
17
Oct 2014
18
3
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USCIS 35
What does the
president’s cabinet
do?
What does the
president’s cabinet
do?
*advises the president
Oct 2014
19
Oct 2014
USCIS 36
20
What are two
Cabinet-level positions?
What are two
Cabinet-level
positions?
*Secretary of Agriculture
*Secretary of Commerce
*Secretary of Labor
*Secretary of State
*Secretary of Defense
*Secretary of Education
*Secretary of Energy
*Secretary of Health and
Human Services
*Secretary of Transportation
*Secretary of the Treasury
*Secretary of Secretary of
*Secretary of Homeland
Security
*Secretary of Housing and
Urban Development
Veterans Affairs
*Attorney General
*Vice President
*Secretary of the Interior
Oct 2014
21
Oct 2014
22
4
U.S. Cabinet Members
The Cabinet includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments:
the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and
Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, as well as the Attorney
General.
In order of succession to the Presidency:
Vice President of the United States
Department of the Interior
Joseph R. Biden
Secretary Sally Jewell
http://www.doi.gov
Department of State
Secretary John Kerry
Department of Agriculture
http://www.state.gov
Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack
http://www.usda.gov
Department of the Treasury
Secretary Jack Lew
Department of Commerce
http://www.treasury.gov
Secretary Penny Pritzker
http://www.commerce.gov
Department of Defense
Secretary Chuck Hagel
Department of Labor
http://www.defense.gov
Secretary Thomas E. Perez
http://www.dol.gov
Department of Justice
Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.
Department of Health and Human
http://www.usdoj.gov
Services
Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell
http://www.hhs.gov
Department of Housing and Urban
Development
Secretary Julián Castro
http://www.hud.gov
Department of Transportation
Secretary Anthony Foxx
http://www.dot.gov
Department of Energy
Secretary Ernest Moniz
http://www.energy.gov
Department of Education
Secretary Arne Duncan
http://www.ed.gov
Department of Veterans Affairs
Secretary Robert McDonald
http://www.va.gov
Department of Homeland Security
Secretary Jeh Johnson
http://www.dhs.gov
HOMEWORK
A. Civics
Read chapter 10 and write the correct answers in all of the exercises. You will
be reading about our laws and the Supreme Court. Next week we will review
these pages and check for correct answers. Don’t forget to use those
highlighters to mark any words or information that you don’t understand.
B. Dictation Practice
Look at page 176 in the back of your book and practice reading and writing sentences 31 to 38.
C. 100 Civics/History Questions
Practice those taught in class. Cut and paste them or fold them to use as flash
cards to make them easier to practice: 13, 15, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36.
These numbers correspond to the official USCIS questions.
Bring all these questions to class next week as we will continue to practice
them.
D. Bring in an article about a current event to discuss during the next
class.
E. Listen to English for at least 30 minutes each day.
Remember to bring your notebook, N-400 Application, pen or pencil, and highlighter with you to each class.
Destination: U.S. Citizenship
Lesson 7
WORD ALERT
Civics Vocabulary
April
taxes
pay
N-400 Vocabulary
committed
removed
entered the U.S. illegally
disposition
crime
deported
gamble
suspended sentence
against the law
currently
failed to support
probation
arrested
deserted
gain public benefit
rehabilitative program
cited
Selective Service
misrepresented
habitual drunk
detained
register
lie/lied
convicted
Destination: U.S. Citizenship
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Destination: Citizenship
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Lesson 8 :
Country of Laws
Oct 2014
1
USCIS 53
What is one promise you
make when you become a
United States Citizen?
Oct 2014
2
What is one promise you
make when you become a
United States Citizen?
*give up loyalty to other countries
*defend the Constitution and the laws of
the United States
*obey the laws of the United States
*serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
*serve (do important work for) the nation
(if needed)
*be loyal to the United States
Oct 2014
3
Oct 2014
4
USCIS 12
What is the
“rule of law?”
What is the
“rule of law?”
Oct 2014
*Everyone must obey
obey the law.
5
Oct 2014
6
1
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USCIS 56
When is the last day you
can can send in federal
income tax forms?
When is the last day you
can can send in federal
income tax forms?
Oct 2014
*April 15
7
Oct 2014
8
USCIS 57
When must all men
register for the
Selective Service?
When must all men
register for the
Selective Service?
*at age eighteen (18)
*between eighteen (18)
and twenty-six (26)
Oct 2014
9
Oct 2014
10
USCIS 46
What is one
responsibility that is
only for United States
citizens?
What is one
responsibility that is
only for United States
citizens?
Oct 2014
*serve on a jury
*vote
11
Oct 2014
12
2
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USCIS 50
Name one right only for
United States citizens.
Name one right only for
United States citizens.
*serve on a jury
*vote in a federal election
Oct 2014
13
Oct 2014
14
USCIS 16
Who makes
federal laws?
Who makes federal
laws?
Oct 2014
*Congress
15
Oct 2014
16
USCIS 33
Who signs bills
to become laws?
Who signs bills
to become laws?
Oct 2014
*the President
17
Oct 2014
18
3
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USCIS 34
Who vetoes bills?
Who vetoes bills?
*the President
Oct 2014
19
Oct 2014
20
USCIS 37
What does
the judicial branch
do?
What does
the judicial branch
do?
Oct 2014
*reviews laws
*explains laws
*resolves disputes (disagreements)
*decides if a law goes against the
Constitution
21
Oct 2014
22
USCIS 38
What is the highest court
in the United States?
What is the highest court
in the United States?
*the Supreme Court
Oct 2014
23
Oct 2014
24
4
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USCIS 39
How many justices are
on the Supreme Court?
How many justices are
on the Supreme Court?
*nine (9)
Oct 2014
25
Oct 2014
26
USCIS 40
USCIS 40
Who is the Chief Justice
of the United States?
Who is the Chief Justice
of the United States?
*John Roberts
(John G. Roberts, Jr.)
Oct 2014
27
Oct 2014
28
5