2025 U.S. Citizenship Official USCIS 100 Civics Questions 2008 version BY GROUP v12G1

Summary

This video script serves as a comprehensive guide to preparing for the U.S. citizenship interview, focusing on the 100 civics questions that may be asked. It covers key topics such as foundational documents (e.g., the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution), rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, important government positions, historical figures, geography, wars, and significant national events. The script also emphasizes crucial facts like the number of justices on the Supreme Court, key amendments, and U.S. symbols. This easy-to-follow, organized approach helps users review essential civics knowledge in preparation for their naturalization interview.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Declaration of Independence declared the U.S. independence from Great Britain.
• 😀 The Constitution is the supreme law of the land, setting up the U.S. government.
• 😀 The first three words of the Constitution, 'We the People,' highlight the idea of self-government.
• 😀 An amendment is a change to the Constitution, and the first 10 amendments are called the Bill of Rights.
• 😀 The rule of law means everyone must follow the law, regardless of status.
• 😀 U.S. citizens have exclusive rights and responsibilities, including voting in federal elections.
• 😀 The President is the commander-in-chief of the military, signs bills into law, and advises through a Cabinet.
• 😀 The U.S. government has three branches: Executive (President), Legislative (Congress), and Judicial (Supreme Court).
• 😀 The United States has 100 U.S. Senators, 435 voting members in the House of Representatives, and 9 justices in the Supreme Court.
• 😀 Major U.S. historical figures include George Washington (first President), Abraham Lincoln (Emancipation Proclamation), and Martin Luther King Jr. (civil rights leader).

Q & A

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

It declared the United States' independence from Great Britain.

What are the first three words of the Constitution, and what do they signify?

'We the people' signify the idea of self-government.

What is an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

An amendment is a change to the Constitution.

What is the Bill of Rights?

The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.

What is the significance of the Pledge of Allegiance?

When saying the Pledge of Allegiance, one shows loyalty to the United States.

How many U.S. Senators are there, and why do some states have more Representatives than others?

There are 100 U.S. Senators, and some states have more Representatives because they have larger populations.

What is the main purpose of the President's Cabinet?

The Cabinet advises the President.

What does the judicial branch of the U.S. government do?

The judicial branch reviews laws.

Why does the U.S. flag have 50 stars?

The flag has 50 stars because there are 50 states.

What event occurred on September 11th, 2001 in the United States?

Terrorists attacked the United States.