System of Government — United States Citizenship Practice Test

This United States Citizenship System of Government practice set has 47 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 60% on the real United States Citizenship knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the System of Government bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. Name the three branches of government.

   • Legislative, executive, and judicial — Correct answer
   • Federal, state, and local
   • The President, the Cabinet, and the military
   • Democratic, Republican, and Independent

   Explanation: The three branches are legislative, executive, and judicial. Another acceptable answer: Congress, president, and the courts.

   Handbook: System of Government

2. The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

   • The executive branch — Correct answer
   • The legislative branch
   • The judicial branch
   • The military branch

   Explanation: The President is in charge of the executive branch.

   Handbook: System of Government

3. What part of the federal government writes laws?

   • Congress — Correct answer
   • The President
   • The Supreme Court
   • The state governors

   Explanation: Congress writes laws. Other acceptable answers include: the (U.S. or national) legislature, the legislative branch.

   Handbook: System of Government