Want to become a US citizen? or just curious to see how much you know about your own country?
The following questions are meant for US immigrants applying to become US citizens to help study in preparation for their interview.
This is meant for your never ending pursuit of education only. :-)
Question 91: Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States.
Question 92: Can the Constitution be changed?
Question 93: What is the most important right granted to United States citizens?
Question 94: What is the White House?
Question 95: What is the United States Capitol?
Question 96: How many branches are there in the United States government?
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Answer 91: To obtain Federal government jobs, to travel with a U.S. passport, or to petition for close relatives to come to the United States to live
Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Earl Warren once said citizenship is "nothing less than the right to have rights." Some of the most important of these are the rights to choose your job, speak freely about your beliefs, and even disagree with government policies, if you so desire. At the same time, citizen responsibilities include obeying the law, voting, and serving on juries. Responsible citizens also take part in their communities. This can mean joining the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of your child's school, running for a position on the local school board, or volunteering to help at a polling station.
Answer 92: Yes, the Constitution can be changed.
One of the great things about the U.S. Constitution is that it is flexible, and can be changed. It is changed through an addition called an Amendment. This is why we often refer to it as the "living Constitution." The Constitution's writers wisely decided that Amendments should be rare. Because of this, the Amendment process is difficult. Still, the Constitution has been changed 27 times, with the most recent Amendment added in 1992.
Answer 93: The right to vote
No American is required by law to vote, but exercising your right to vote is a very important part of citizenship. This is the case in any democracy. Only by voting can your voice be heard. By voting, you actively commit yourself to the democratic process. Citizens vote to be represented by leaders who share their ideas and stand up for their interests. Constitutional Amendments such as the 15th (former slaves can vote) and 19th (women can vote) greatly improved our democracy. They did this by allowing more groups of citizens to vote.
Answer 94: The President's official home
The building was not officially known as the White House until 1901, when Theodore Roosevelt was President. Before then, it was also called the "President's Palace," the "President's House," and the "Executive Mansion." The current look of the White House comes from a renovation that happened when Harry Truman was President.
Answer 95: The place where Congress meets
When Congress moved into the Capitol in 1800, much of the construction of interior rooms had not been finished. It took two more years before Congress set aside funding to complete the construction. Soon after, when British troops invaded Washington during the War of 1812, they set fire to the Capitol. Luckily, a heavy rainstorm saved the building from being burnt all the way down. Rebuilding of the massive Capitol was not completed until 1829.
Answer 96: There are 3 branches
The writers of the Constitution believed that no one group in government should have total power. They thought that any person or group that has total power over government normally abuses it. In creating the U.S. system, they followed the idea of separation of powers. Along with checks and balances among the parts of government, the separation of powers into three branches prevents concentration of power. This means that the rights of citizens are better protected. The powers to make laws, to execute laws, and to interpret the laws are given to different branches. These are the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
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