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65/20 make kesyon yon moun ki gen 65 an oswa plis epi ki rezidan pèmanan depi 20 an oswa plis kapab etidye.
English
What is the form of government of the United States?
Kreyòl
Ki fòm gouvènman Etazini genyen?
Official answer (English)
Republic · Constitution-based federal republic · Representative democracy
Repons an kreyòl
Yon repiblik · Yon repiblik federal ki baze sou Konstitisyon an · Yon demokrasi reprezantatif
English
What is the supreme law of the land?65/20
Kreyòl
Ki lwa siprèm peyi a?
Official answer (English)
(U.S.) Constitution
Repons an kreyòl
Konstitisyon (Etazini) an
English
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
Kreyòl
Site yon bagay Konstitisyon Etazini fè.
Official answer (English)
Forms the government · Defines powers of government · Defines the parts of government · Protects the rights of the people
Repons an kreyòl
Li fòme gouvènman an · Li defini pouvwa gouvènman an · Li defini pati gouvènman an · Li pwoteje dwa pèp la
English
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
Kreyòl
Konstitisyon Etazini kòmanse ak mo “We the People” (Nou menm, Pèp la). Kisa “We the People” vle di?
Official answer (English)
Self-government · Popular sovereignty · Consent of the governed · People should govern themselves · (Example of) social contract
Repons an kreyòl
Oto-gouvènman · Souverènte popilè · Konsantman moun yo gouvène yo · Pèp la dwe gouvène tèt li · (Egzanp) kontra sosyal
English
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Kreyòl
Kijan yo fè chanjman nan Konstitisyon Etazini?
Official answer (English)
Amendments · The amendment process
Repons an kreyòl
Amannman · Pwosesis amannman an
English
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
Kreyòl
Kisa Deklarasyon Dwa (Bill of Rights) la pwoteje?
Official answer (English)
(The basic) rights of Americans · (The basic) rights of people living in the United States
Repons an kreyòl
Dwa (fondamantal) Ameriken yo · Dwa (fondamantal) moun k ap viv Etazini yo
English
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?65/20
Kreyòl
Konbyen amannman Konstitisyon Etazini genyen?
Official answer (English)
Twenty-seven (27)
Repons an kreyòl
Venn-sèt (27)
English
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
Kreyòl
Poukisa Deklarasyon Endepandans lan enpòtan?
Official answer (English)
It says America is free from British control. · It says all people are created equal. · All men are created equal. · It identifies inherent rights. · It identifies individual freedoms.
Repons an kreyòl
Li di Amerik lib anba kontwòl Britanik la. · Li di tout moun kreye egal. · Tout moun kreye egal. · Li idantifye dwa natirèl yo. · Li idantifye libète endividyèl yo.
English
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Kreyòl
Ki dokiman fondatè ki te di koloni Ameriken yo te lib anba Grann Bretay?
Official answer (English)
Declaration of Independence
Repons an kreyòl
Deklarasyon Endepandans lan
English
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Kreyòl
Site de lide enpòtan ki soti nan Deklarasyon Endepandans lan ak Konstitisyon Etazini.
Official answer (English)
Give 2: Equality · Liberty · Social contract · Natural rights · Limited government · Self-government
Repons an kreyòl
Bay 2: Egalite · Libète · Kontra sosyal · Dwa natirèl · Gouvènman limite · Oto-gouvènman
English
The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
Kreyòl
Mo “Lavi, Libète, ak rechèch Bonè” yo nan ki dokiman fondatè?
Official answer (English)
Declaration of Independence
Repons an kreyòl
Deklarasyon Endepandans lan
English
What is the economic system of the United States?65/20
Kreyòl
Ki sistèm ekonomik Etazini genyen?
Official answer (English)
Capitalism · Free market economy
Repons an kreyòl
Kapitalis · Ekonomi mache lib
English
What is the rule of law?
Kreyòl
Kisa règ lalwa (rule of law) ye?
Official answer (English)
Everyone must follow the law. · Leaders must obey the law. · Government must obey the law. · No one is above the law.
Repons an kreyòl
Tout moun dwe swiv lalwa. · Dirijan yo dwe obeyi lalwa. · Gouvènman an dwe obeyi lalwa. · Pèsonn pa pi wo pase lalwa.
English
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Kreyòl
Anpil dokiman te enfliyanse Konstitisyon Etazini. Site youn.
Official answer (English)
Declaration of Independence · Articles of Confederation · Federalist Papers · Anti-Federalist Papers · Virginia Declaration of Rights · Fundamental Orders of Connecticut · Mayflower Compact · Iroquois Great Law of Peace
Repons an kreyòl
Deklarasyon Endepandans lan · Atik Konfederasyon yo · Federalist Papers yo · Anti-Federalist Papers yo · Deklarasyon Dwa Vijini an · Fundamental Orders of Connecticut · Mayflower Compact la · Gran Lwa Lapè Irokwa a
English
There are three branches of government. Why?
Kreyòl
Gen twa branch gouvènman. Poukisa?
Official answer (English)
So one part does not become too powerful · Checks and balances · Separation of powers
Repons an kreyòl
Pou yon sèl pati pa vin twò pisan · Kontwòl ak balans · Separasyon pouvwa yo
English
Name the three branches of government.
Kreyòl
Site twa branch gouvènman yo.
Official answer (English)
Legislative, executive, and judicial · Congress, president, and the courts
Repons an kreyòl
Lejislatif, egzekitif, ak jidisyè · Kongrè a, prezidan an, ak tribinal yo
English
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
Kreyòl
Prezidan Etazini an responsab ki branch gouvènman?
Official answer (English)
Executive branch
Repons an kreyòl
Branch egzekitif la
English
What part of the federal government writes laws?
Kreyòl
Ki pati nan gouvènman federal la ki ekri lwa yo?
Official answer (English)
(U.S.) Congress · (U.S. or national) legislature · Legislative branch
Repons an kreyòl
Kongrè (Etazini) an · Lejislati (Etazini oswa nasyonal) la · Branch lejislatif la
English
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Kreyòl
Ki de pati Kongrè Etazini genyen?
Official answer (English)
Senate and House (of Representatives)
Repons an kreyòl
Sena a ak Chanm (Reprezantan yo)
English
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.65/20
Kreyòl
Site yon pouvwa Kongrè Etazini genyen.
Official answer (English)
Writes laws · Declares war · Makes the federal budget
Repons an kreyòl
Li ekri lwa · Li deklare lagè · Li fè bidjè federal la
English
How many U.S. senators are there?
Kreyòl
Konbyen senatè Etazini genyen?
Official answer (English)
One hundred (100)
Repons an kreyòl
San (100)
English
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
Kreyòl
Konbyen tan yon manda senatè Etazini dire?
Official answer (English)
Six (6) years
Repons an kreyòl
Sis (6) an
English
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
Kreyòl
Kilès ki youn nan senatè Etazini pou eta w la kounye a?
Official answer (English)
Answers will vary, depends on where you live.
Repons an kreyòl
Repons yo ap varye, sa depann kote w ap viv.
English
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
Kreyòl
Konbyen manm ki gen dwa vote ki nan Chanm Reprezantan yo?
Official answer (English)
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
Repons an kreyòl
Katsan trann-senk (435)
English
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Kreyòl
Konbyen tan yon manda yon manm Chanm Reprezantan yo dire?
Official answer (English)
Two (2) years
Repons an kreyòl
De (2) an
English
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
Kreyòl
Poukisa reprezantan Etazini yo sèvi manda ki pi kout pase senatè Etazini yo?
Official answer (English)
To more closely follow public opinion
Repons an kreyòl
Pou yo ka swiv opinyon piblik la pi pre
English
How many senators does each state have?
Kreyòl
Konbyen senatè chak eta genyen?
Official answer (English)
Two (2)
Repons an kreyòl
De (2)
English
Why does each state have two senators?
Kreyòl
Poukisa chak eta gen de senatè?
Official answer (English)
Equal representation (for small states) · The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
Repons an kreyòl
Reprezantasyon egal (pou ti eta yo) · Gran Konpwomi an (Konpwomi Connecticut la)
English
Name your U.S. representative.
Kreyòl
Site reprezantan Etazini w la.
Official answer (English)
Answers will vary, depends on where you live.
Repons an kreyòl
Repons yo ap varye, sa depann kote w ap viv.
English
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?65/20
Kreyòl
Ki non Prezidan Chanm Reprezantan yo kounye a?
Official answer (English)
Mike Johnson
Repons an kreyòl
Mike Johnson
English
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
Kreyòl
Kilès yon senatè Etazini reprezante?
Official answer (English)
Citizens of their state · People of their state
Repons an kreyòl
Sitwayen eta li a · Moun eta li a
English
Who elects U.S. senators?
Kreyòl
Kilès ki eli senatè Etazini yo?
Official answer (English)
Citizens from their state
Repons an kreyòl
Sitwayen ki soti nan eta yo a
English
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
Kreyòl
Kilès yon manm Chanm Reprezantan yo reprezante?
Official answer (English)
Citizens in their (congressional) district · Citizens in their district · People from their (congressional) district · People in their district
Repons an kreyòl
Sitwayen ki nan distri (kongresyonèl) li a · Sitwayen ki nan distri li a · Moun ki soti nan distri (kongresyonèl) li a · Moun ki nan distri li a
English
Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
Kreyòl
Kilès ki eli manm Chanm Reprezantan yo?
Official answer (English)
Citizens from their (congressional) district
Repons an kreyòl
Sitwayen ki soti nan distri (kongresyonèl) yo a
English
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
Kreyòl
Kèk eta gen plis reprezantan pase lòt eta. Poukisa?
Official answer (English)
(Because of) the state's population · (Because) they have more people · (Because) some states have more people
Repons an kreyòl
(Poutèt) popilasyon eta a · (Paske) yo gen plis moun · (Paske) kèk eta gen plis moun
English
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?65/20
Kreyòl
Pou konbyen ane yo eli Prezidan Etazini an?
Official answer (English)
Four (4) years
Repons an kreyòl
Kat (4) an
English
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
Kreyòl
Prezidan Etazini an kapab sèvi sèlman de manda. Poukisa?
Official answer (English)
(Because of) the 22nd Amendment · To keep the president from becoming too powerful
Repons an kreyòl
(Poutèt) 22yèm Amannman an · Pou anpeche prezidan an vin twò pisan
English
What is the name of the President of the United States now?65/20
Kreyòl
Ki non Prezidan Etazini an kounye a?
Official answer (English)
Donald J. Trump · Donald Trump
Repons an kreyòl
Donald J. Trump · Donald Trump
English
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?65/20
Kreyòl
Ki non Vis Prezidan Etazini an kounye a?
Official answer (English)
JD Vance · J.D. Vance
Repons an kreyòl
JD Vance · J.D. Vance
English
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Kreyòl
Si prezidan an pa ka sèvi ankò, kilès ki vin prezidan?
Official answer (English)
The Vice President (of the United States)
Repons an kreyòl
Vis Prezidan (Etazini) an
English
Name one power of the president.
Kreyòl
Site yon pouvwa prezidan an genyen.
Official answer (English)
Signs bills into law · Vetoes bills · Enforces laws · Commander in Chief (of the military) · Chief diplomat · Appoints federal judges
Repons an kreyòl
Li siyen pwojè lwa pou yo vin lwa · Li mete veto sou pwojè lwa · Li fè respekte lwa yo · Kòmandan an Chèf (lame a) · Chèf diplomat · Li nonmen jij federal
English
Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
Kreyòl
Kilès ki Kòmandan an Chèf lame Etazini an?
Official answer (English)
The President (of the United States)
Repons an kreyòl
Prezidan (Etazini) an
English
Who signs bills to become laws?
Kreyòl
Kilès ki siyen pwojè lwa pou yo vin lwa?
Official answer (English)
The President (of the United States)
Repons an kreyòl
Prezidan (Etazini) an
English
Who vetoes bills?65/20
Kreyòl
Kilès ki mete veto sou pwojè lwa?
Official answer (English)
The President (of the United States)
Repons an kreyòl
Prezidan (Etazini) an
English
Who appoints federal judges?
Kreyòl
Kilès ki nonmen jij federal yo?
Official answer (English)
The President (of the United States)
Repons an kreyòl
Prezidan (Etazini) an
English
The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
Kreyòl
Branch egzekitif la gen anpil pati. Site youn.
Official answer (English)
President (of the United States) · Cabinet · Federal departments and agencies
Repons an kreyòl
Prezidan (Etazini) an · Kabinè a · Depatman ak ajans federal yo
English
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Kreyòl
Kisa Kabinè Prezidan an fè?
Official answer (English)
Advises the President (of the United States)
Repons an kreyòl
Li konseye Prezidan (Etazini) an
English
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Kreyòl
Ki de pozisyon ki nan nivo Kabinè?
Official answer (English)
Give 2: Attorney General · Secretary of Agriculture · Secretary of Commerce · Secretary of Education · Secretary of Energy · Secretary of Health and Human Services · Secretary of Homeland Security · Secretary of Housing and Urban Development · Secretary of the Interior · Secretary of Labor · Secretary of State · Secretary of Transportation · Secretary of the Treasury · Secretary of Veterans Affairs · Secretary of War (Defense) · Vice-President · Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency · Administrator of the Small Business Administration · Director of the Central Intelligence Agency · Director of the Office of Management and Budget · Director of National Intelligence · United States Trade Representative
Repons an kreyòl
Bay 2: Avoka Jeneral · Sekretè Agrikilti · Sekretè Komès · Sekretè Edikasyon · Sekretè Enèji · Sekretè Sante ak Sèvis Imen · Sekretè Sekirite Enteryè · Sekretè Lojman ak Devlopman Iben · Sekretè Enteryè · Sekretè Travay · Sekretè Deta · Sekretè Transpò · Sekretè Trezò · Sekretè Zafè Veteran · Sekretè Lagè (Defans) · Vis Prezidan · Administratè Ajans Pwoteksyon Anviwònman an · Administratè Administrasyon Ti Antrepriz yo · Direktè Ajans Santral Ransèyman an · Direktè Biwo Jesyon ak Bidjè a · Direktè Ransèyman Nasyonal · Reprezantan Komèsyal Etazini
English
Why is the Electoral College important?
Kreyòl
Poukisa Kolèj Elektoral la enpòtan?
Official answer (English)
It decides who is elected president. · It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.
Repons an kreyòl
Li deside kilès yo eli kòm prezidan. · Li bay yon konpwomi ant eleksyon popilè prezidan an ak seleksyon pa Kongrè a.
English
What is one part of the judicial branch?
Kreyòl
Kisa ki yon pati nan branch jidisyè a?
Official answer (English)
Supreme Court · Federal Courts
Repons an kreyòl
Tribinal Siprèm nan · Tribinal Federal yo
English
What does the judicial branch do?
Kreyòl
Kisa branch jidisyè a fè?
Official answer (English)
Reviews laws · Explains laws · Interprets laws · Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law · Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution
Repons an kreyòl
Li revize lwa yo · Li eksplike lwa yo · Li entèprete lwa yo · Li rezoud diskisyon (dezakò) sou lalwa · Li deside si yon lwa ale kont Konstitisyon (Etazini) an
English
What is the highest court in the United States?65/20
Kreyòl
Ki tribinal ki pi wo Etazini?
Official answer (English)
Supreme Court
Repons an kreyòl
Tribinal Siprèm nan
English
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
Kreyòl
Konbyen syèj ki gen nan Tribinal Siprèm nan?
Official answer (English)
Nine (9)
Repons an kreyòl
Nèf (9)
English
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
Kreyòl
Konbyen jij Tribinal Siprèm yo mande anjeneral pou deside yon ka?
Official answer (English)
Five (5)
Repons an kreyòl
Senk (5)
English
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
Kreyòl
Konbyen tan jij Tribinal Siprèm yo sèvi?
Official answer (English)
(For) life · Lifetime appointment · (Until) retirement
Repons an kreyòl
(Pou) tout lavi yo · Nominasyon pou tout lavi · (Jiskaske) yo pran retrèt
English
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
Kreyòl
Jij Tribinal Siprèm yo sèvi pou tout lavi yo. Poukisa?
Official answer (English)
To be independent (of politics) · To limit outside (political) influence
Repons an kreyòl
Pou yo ka endepandan (anba politik) · Pou limite enfliyans (politik) ki soti deyò
English
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Kreyòl
Kilès ki Jij an Chèf Etazini kounye a?
Official answer (English)
John G. Roberts, Jr. · John Roberts
Repons an kreyòl
John G. Roberts, Jr. · John Roberts
English
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
Kreyòl
Site yon pouvwa ki sèlman pou gouvènman federal la.
Official answer (English)
Print paper money · Mint coins · Declare war · Create an army · Make treaties · Set foreign policy
Repons an kreyòl
Enprime lajan papye · Fabrike pyès monnen · Deklare lagè · Kreye yon lame · Fè trete · Defini politik etranjè
English
Name one power that is only for the states.
Kreyòl
Site yon pouvwa ki sèlman pou eta yo.
Official answer (English)
Provide schooling and education · Provide protection (police) · Provide safety (fire departments) · Give a driver's license · Approve zoning and land use
Repons an kreyòl
Bay lekòl ak edikasyon · Bay pwoteksyon (lapolis) · Bay sekirite (ponpye) · Bay lisans chofè · Apwouve zonaj ak itilizasyon tè
English
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
Kreyòl
Ki objektif 10yèm Amannman an?
Official answer (English)
(It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
Repons an kreyòl
(Li di ke) pouvwa yo pa bay gouvènman federal la apatni a eta yo oswa a pèp la.
English
Who is the governor of your state now?65/20
Kreyòl
Kilès ki gouvènè eta w la kounye a?
Official answer (English)
Answers will vary, depends on where you live.
Repons an kreyòl
Repons yo ap varye, sa depann kote w ap viv.
English
What is the capital of your state?
Kreyòl
Ki kapital eta w la?
Official answer (English)
Answers will vary, depends on where you live.
Repons an kreyòl
Repons yo ap varye, sa depann kote w ap viv.
English
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Kreyòl
Gen kat amannman nan Konstitisyon Etazini sou kilès ki ka vote. Dekri youn ladan yo.
Official answer (English)
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (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).
Repons an kreyòl
Sitwayen ki gen dizwit (18) an ak plis (ka vote). · Ou pa oblije peye (yon taks) pou ou vote. · Nenpòt sitwayen ka vote. (Fanm ak gason ka vote.) · Yon sitwayen gason nenpòt ki ras (ka vote).
English
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Kreyòl
Kilès ki ka vote nan eleksyon federal, poze kandidati pou yon pòs federal, epi sèvi nan yon jiri Etazini?
Official answer (English)
Citizens · Citizens of the United States · U.S. citizens
Repons an kreyòl
Sitwayen · Sitwayen Etazini · Sitwayen ameriken
English
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
Kreyòl
Ki twa dwa tout moun k ap viv Etazini genyen?
Official answer (English)
Give 3: Freedom of expression · Freedom of speech · Freedom of assembly · Freedom to petition the government · Freedom of religion · The right to bear arms
Repons an kreyòl
Bay 3: Libète ekspresyon · Libète lapawòl · Libète rasanbleman · Libète pou fè petisyon bay gouvènman an · Libète relijyon · Dwa pou pote zam
English
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?65/20
Kreyòl
Kisa nou montre lwayote nou anvè lè nou di Sèman Fidelite (Pledge of Allegiance) la?
Official answer (English)
The United States · The flag
Repons an kreyòl
Etazini · Drapo a
English
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
Kreyòl
Site de pwomès nouvo sitwayen yo fè nan Sèman Fidelite (Oath of Allegiance) la.
Official answer (English)
Give 2: Give up loyalty to other countries · Defend the (U.S.) Constitution · Obey the laws of the United States · Serve in the military (if needed) · Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed) · Be loyal to the United States
Repons an kreyòl
Bay 2: Kite lwayote anvè lòt peyi · Defann Konstitisyon (Etazini) an · Obeyi lwa Etazini yo · Sèvi nan lame a (si sa nesesè) · Sèvi (ede, fè travay enpòtan pou) nasyon an (si sa nesesè) · Rete lwayal anvè Etazini
English
How can people become United States citizens?
Kreyòl
Kijan moun ka vin sitwayen Etazini?
Official answer (English)
Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment · Naturalize · Derive citizenship (under conditions set by Congress)
Repons an kreyòl
Fèt Etazini, dapre kondisyon 14yèm Amannman an mete · Natiralize · Jwenn sitwayènte (dapre kondisyon Kongrè a mete)
English
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
Kreyòl
Ki de egzanp patisipasyon sivik Etazini?
Official answer (English)
Give 2: Vote · Run for office · Join a political party · Help with a campaign · Join a civic group · Join a community group · Give an elected official your opinion (on an issue) · Contact elected officials · Support or oppose an issue or policy · Write to a newspaper
Repons an kreyòl
Bay 2: Vote · Poze kandidati · Antre nan yon pati politik · Ede nan yon kanpay · Antre nan yon gwoup sivik · Antre nan yon gwoup kominotè · Bay yon ofisyèl eli opinyon w (sou yon kesyon) · Kontakte ofisyèl eli yo · Sipòte oswa opoze yon kesyon oswa yon politik · Ekri yon jounal
English
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Kreyòl
Ki yon fason Ameriken yo ka sèvi peyi yo?
Official answer (English)
Vote · Pay taxes · Obey the law · Serve in the military · Run for office · Work for local, state, or federal government
Repons an kreyòl
Vote · Peye taks · Obeyi lalwa · Sèvi nan lame a · Poze kandidati · Travay pou gouvènman lokal, eta, oswa federal
English
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Kreyòl
Poukisa li enpòtan pou peye taks federal?
Official answer (English)
Required by law · All people pay to fund the federal government · Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment) · Civic duty
Repons an kreyòl
Lalwa mande sa · Tout moun peye pou finanse gouvènman federal la · Konstitisyon (Etazini) an mande sa (16yèm Amannman) · Devwa sivik
English
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
Kreyòl
Li enpòtan pou tout gason ki gen 18 a 25 an enskri nan Selective Service. Site yon rezon poukisa.
Official answer (English)
Required by law · Civic duty · Makes the draft fair, if needed
Repons an kreyòl
Lalwa mande sa · Devwa sivik · Li fè rekritman an jis, si sa nesesè
English
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Kreyòl
Kolon yo te vini Amerik pou anpil rezon. Site youn.
Official answer (English)
Freedom · Political liberty · Religious freedom · Economic opportunity · Escape persecution
Repons an kreyòl
Libète · Libète politik · Libète relijyon · Opòtinite ekonomik · Chape anba pèsekisyon
English
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?65/20
Kreyòl
Kilès ki te viv Amerik anvan Ewopeyen yo te rive?
Official answer (English)
American Indians · Native Americans
Repons an kreyòl
Endyen Ameriken · Ameriken Natif
English
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
Kreyòl
Ki gwoup moun yo te pran epi vann kòm esklav?
Official answer (English)
Africans · People from Africa
Repons an kreyòl
Afriken · Moun ki soti Afrik
English
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
Kreyòl
Ki lagè Ameriken yo te goumen pou yo genyen endepandans anba Grann Bretay?
Official answer (English)
American Revolution · The (American) Revolutionary War · War for (American) Independence
Repons an kreyòl
Revolisyon Ameriken an · Lagè Revolisyonè (Ameriken) an · Lagè pou Endepandans (Ameriken) an
English
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
Kreyòl
Site yon rezon poukisa Ameriken yo te deklare endepandans anba Grann Bretay.
Official answer (English)
High taxes · Taxation without representation · British soldiers stayed in Americans' houses (boarding, quartering) · They did not have self-government · Boston Massacre · Boston Tea Party (Tea Act) · Stamp Act · Sugar Act · Townshend Acts · Intolerable (Coercive) Acts
Repons an kreyòl
Taks wo · Taksasyon san reprezantasyon · Sòlda Britanik yo te rete lakay Ameriken yo · Yo pa t gen oto-gouvènman · Masak Boston an · Boston Tea Party (Tea Act) · Stamp Act · Sugar Act · Townshend Acts · Intolerable (Coercive) Acts
English
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?65/20
Kreyòl
Kilès ki te ekri Deklarasyon Endepandans lan?
Official answer (English)
(Thomas) Jefferson
Repons an kreyòl
(Thomas) Jefferson
English
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
Kreyòl
Kilè yo te adopte Deklarasyon Endepandans lan?
Official answer (English)
July 4, 1776
Repons an kreyòl
4 jiyè 1776
English
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
Kreyòl
Revolisyon Ameriken an te gen anpil evènman enpòtan. Site youn.
Official answer (English)
(Battle of) Bunker Hill · Declaration of Independence · Washington Crossing the Delaware (Battle of Trenton) · (Battle of) Saratoga · Valley Forge (Encampment) · (Battle of) Yorktown (British surrender at Yorktown)
Repons an kreyòl
(Batay) Bunker Hill · Deklarasyon Endepandans lan · Washington k ap travèse Delaware la (Batay Trenton) · (Batay) Saratoga · Valley Forge (kanpman an) · (Batay) Yorktown (Britanik yo rann tèt yo Yorktown)
English
There were 13 original states. Name five.
Kreyòl
Te gen 13 eta orijinal. Site senk.
Official answer (English)
Give 5: New Hampshire · Massachusetts · Rhode Island · Connecticut · New York · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Delaware · Maryland · Virginia · North Carolina · South Carolina · Georgia
Repons an kreyòl
Bay 5: New Hampshire · Massachusetts · Rhode Island · Connecticut · New York · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Delaware · Maryland · Virginia · North Carolina · South Carolina · Georgia
English
What founding document was written in 1787?
Kreyòl
Ki dokiman fondatè yo te ekri an 1787?
Official answer (English)
(U.S.) Constitution
Repons an kreyòl
Konstitisyon (Etazini) an
English
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Kreyòl
Federalist Papers yo te sipòte adopsyon Konstitisyon Etazini an. Site youn nan moun ki te ekri yo.
Official answer (English)
(James) Madison · (Alexander) Hamilton · (John) Jay · Publius
Repons an kreyòl
(James) Madison · (Alexander) Hamilton · (John) Jay · Publius
English
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
Kreyòl
Poukisa Federalist Papers yo te enpòtan?
Official answer (English)
They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution. · They supported passing the (U.S.) Constitution. · They supported the (U.S.) Constitution. · Supported the Constitution. · Helped pass the Constitution.
Repons an kreyòl
Yo te ede moun konprann Konstitisyon (Etazini) an. · Yo te sipòte adopsyon Konstitisyon (Etazini) an. · Yo te sipòte Konstitisyon (Etazini) an. · Yo te sipòte Konstitisyon an. · Yo te ede fè Konstitisyon an pase.
English
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
Kreyòl
Benjamin Franklin selèb pou anpil bagay. Site youn.
Official answer (English)
Founded the first free public libraries · First Postmaster General of the United States · Helped write the Declaration of Independence · Inventor · U.S. diplomat
Repons an kreyòl
Li te fonde premye bibliyotèk piblik gratis yo · Premye Direktè Jeneral Lapòs Etazini · Li te ede ekri Deklarasyon Endepandans lan · Envantè · Diplomat ameriken
English
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.65/20
Kreyòl
George Washington selèb pou anpil bagay. Site youn.
Official answer (English)
"Father of Our Country" · First president of the United States · General of the Continental Army · President of the Constitutional Convention
Repons an kreyòl
“Papa Peyi Nou” · Premye prezidan Etazini · Jeneral Lame Kontinantal la · Prezidan Konvansyon Konstitisyonèl la
English
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
Kreyòl
Thomas Jefferson selèb pou anpil bagay. Site youn.
Official answer (English)
Writer of the Declaration of Independence · Third president of the United States · Doubled the size of the United States (Louisiana Purchase) · First Secretary of State · Founded the University of Virginia · Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom
Repons an kreyòl
Li te ekri Deklarasyon Endepandans lan · Twazyèm prezidan Etazini · Li te double gwosè Etazini (Acha Louisiana a) · Premye Sekretè Deta · Li te fonde Inivèsite Vijini · Li te ekri Lwa Vijini sou Libète Relijye
English
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
Kreyòl
James Madison selèb pou anpil bagay. Site youn.
Official answer (English)
"Father of the Constitution" · Fourth president of the United States · President during the War of 1812 · One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
Repons an kreyòl
“Papa Konstitisyon an” · Katriyèm prezidan Etazini · Prezidan pandan Lagè 1812 la · Youn nan moun ki te ekri Federalist Papers yo
English
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
Kreyòl
Alexander Hamilton selèb pou anpil bagay. Site youn.
Official answer (English)
First Secretary of the Treasury · One of the writers of the Federalist Papers · Helped establish the First Bank of the United States · Aide to General George Washington · Member of the Continental Congress
Repons an kreyòl
Premye Sekretè Trezò a · Youn nan moun ki te ekri Federalist Papers yo · Li te ede etabli Premye Bank Etazini an · Asistan Jeneral George Washington · Manm Kongrè Kontinantal la
English
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Kreyòl
Ki teritwa Etazini te achte nan men Lafrans an 1803?
Official answer (English)
Louisiana Territory · Louisiana
Repons an kreyòl
Teritwa Louisiana a · Louisiana
English
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Kreyòl
Site yon lagè Etazini te goumen nan ane 1800 yo.
Official answer (English)
War of 1812 · Mexican-American War · Civil War · Spanish-American War
Repons an kreyòl
Lagè 1812 la · Lagè Meksiken-Ameriken an · Lagè Sivil la · Lagè Espayòl-Ameriken an
English
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Kreyòl
Site lagè Etazini ki te ant Nò a ak Sid la.
Official answer (English)
The Civil War
Repons an kreyòl
Lagè Sivil la
English
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
Kreyòl
Lagè Sivil la te gen anpil evènman enpòtan. Site youn.
Official answer (English)
(Battle of) Fort Sumter · Emancipation Proclamation · (Battle of) Vicksburg · (Battle of) Gettysburg · Sherman's March · (Surrender at) Appomattox · (Battle of) Antietam/Sharpsburg · Lincoln was assassinated.
Repons an kreyòl
(Batay) Fort Sumter · Pwoklamasyon Emansipasyon an · (Batay) Vicksburg · (Batay) Gettysburg · Mach Sherman an · (Rannman an) Appomattox · (Batay) Antietam/Sharpsburg · Yo te asasinen Lincoln.
English
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.65/20
Kreyòl
Abraham Lincoln selèb pou anpil bagay. Site youn.
Official answer (English)
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) · Saved (or preserved) the Union · Led the United States during the Civil War · 16th president of the United States · Delivered the Gettysburg Address
Repons an kreyòl
Li te libere esklav yo (Pwoklamasyon Emansipasyon an) · Li te sove (oswa konsève) Inyon an · Li te dirije Etazini pandan Lagè Sivil la · 16yèm prezidan Etazini · Li te bay Diskou Gettysburg la
English
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Kreyòl
Kisa Pwoklamasyon Emansipasyon an te fè?
Official answer (English)
Freed the slaves · Freed slaves in the Confederacy · Freed slaves in the Confederate states · Freed slaves in most Southern states
Repons an kreyòl
Li te libere esklav yo · Li te libere esklav yo nan Konfederasyon an · Li te libere esklav yo nan eta Konfederasyon yo · Li te libere esklav yo nan pifò eta Sid yo
English
What U.S. war ended slavery?
Kreyòl
Ki lagè Etazini ki te mete fen nan esklavaj?
Official answer (English)
The Civil War
Repons an kreyòl
Lagè Sivil la
English
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
Kreyòl
Ki amannman ki di tout moun ki fèt oswa ki natiralize Etazini, epi ki anba jiridiksyon li, se sitwayen ameriken?
Official answer (English)
14th Amendment
Repons an kreyòl
14yèm Amannman an
English
When did all men get the right to vote?
Kreyòl
Kilè tout gason te jwenn dwa pou vote?
Official answer (English)
After the Civil War · During Reconstruction · (With the) 15th Amendment · 1870
Repons an kreyòl
Apre Lagè Sivil la · Pandan Rekonstriksyon an · (Ak) 15yèm Amannman an · 1870
English
Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
Kreyòl
Site yon lidè mouvman dwa fanm yo nan ane 1800 yo.
Official answer (English)
Susan B. Anthony · Elizabeth Cady Stanton · Sojourner Truth · Harriet Tubman · Lucretia Mott · Lucy Stone
Repons an kreyòl
Susan B. Anthony · Elizabeth Cady Stanton · Sojourner Truth · Harriet Tubman · Lucretia Mott · Lucy Stone
English
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Kreyòl
Site yon lagè Etazini te goumen nan ane 1900 yo.
Official answer (English)
World War I · World War II · Korean War · Vietnam War · (Persian) Gulf War
Repons an kreyòl
Premye Gè Mondyal la · Dezyèm Gè Mondyal la · Lagè Kore a · Lagè Vyetnam nan · Lagè Gòlf (Pèsik) la
English
Why did the United States enter World War I?
Kreyòl
Poukisa Etazini te antre nan Premye Gè Mondyal la?
Official answer (English)
Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships · To support the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia) · To oppose the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria)
Repons an kreyòl
Paske Almay te atake bato (sivil) ameriken · Pou sipòte Pisans Alye yo (Angletè, Lafrans, Itali, ak Larisi) · Pou opoze Pisans Santral yo (Almay, Otrich-Ongri, Anpi Otoman an, ak Bilgari)
English
When did all women get the right to vote?
Kreyòl
Kilè tout fanm te jwenn dwa pou vote?
Official answer (English)
1920 · After World War I · (With the) 19th Amendment
Repons an kreyòl
1920 · Apre Premye Gè Mondyal la · (Ak) 19yèm Amannman an
English
What was the Great Depression?
Kreyòl
Kisa Gran Depresyon an te ye?
Official answer (English)
Longest economic recession in modern history
Repons an kreyòl
Resesyon ekonomik ki pi long nan istwa modèn
English
When did the Great Depression start?
Kreyòl
Kilè Gran Depresyon an te kòmanse?
Official answer (English)
The Great Crash (1929) · Stock market crash of 1929
Repons an kreyòl
Gran Kraze a (1929) · Kraze mache aksyon 1929 la
English
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Kreyòl
Kilès ki te prezidan pandan Gran Depresyon an ak Dezyèm Gè Mondyal la?
Official answer (English)
(Franklin) Roosevelt
Repons an kreyòl
(Franklin) Roosevelt
English
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Kreyòl
Poukisa Etazini te antre nan Dezyèm Gè Mondyal la?
Official answer (English)
(Bombing of) Pearl Harbor · Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor · To support the Allied Powers (England, France, and Russia) · To oppose the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan)
Repons an kreyòl
(Bonbadman) Pearl Harbor · Japonè yo te atake Pearl Harbor · Pou sipòte Pisans Alye yo (Angletè, Lafrans, ak Larisi) · Pou opoze Pisans Aks yo (Almay, Itali, ak Japon)
English
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
Kreyòl
Dwight Eisenhower selèb pou anpil bagay. Site youn.
Official answer (English)
General during World War II · President at the end of (during) the Korean War · 34th president of the United States · Signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 (Created the Interstate System)
Repons an kreyòl
Jeneral pandan Dezyèm Gè Mondyal la · Prezidan nan fen (pandan) Lagè Kore a · 34yèm prezidan Etazini · Li te siyen Lwa Otowout Federal 1956 la (li te kreye Sistèm Entèetatik la)
English
Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?
Kreyòl
Kilès ki te prensipal rival Etazini pandan Lagè Fwad la?
Official answer (English)
Soviet Union · USSR · Russia
Repons an kreyòl
Inyon Sovyetik la · URSS · Larisi
English
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
Kreyòl
Pandan Lagè Fwad la, ki te youn nan prensipal enkyetid Etazini?
Official answer (English)
Communism · Nuclear war
Repons an kreyòl
Kominis · Lagè nikleyè
English
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
Kreyòl
Poukisa Etazini te antre nan Lagè Kore a?
Official answer (English)
To stop the spread of communism
Repons an kreyòl
Pou anpeche kominis la gaye
English
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
Kreyòl
Poukisa Etazini te antre nan Lagè Vyetnam nan?
Official answer (English)
To stop the spread of communism
Repons an kreyòl
Pou anpeche kominis la gaye
English
What did the civil rights movement do?
Kreyòl
Kisa mouvman dwa sivil yo te fè?
Official answer (English)
Fought to end racial discrimination
Repons an kreyòl
Li te goumen pou mete fen nan diskriminasyon rasyal
English
Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.65/20
Kreyòl
Martin Luther King, Jr. selèb pou anpil bagay. Site youn.
Official answer (English)
Fought for civil rights · Worked for equality for all Americans · Worked to ensure that people would "not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character"
Repons an kreyòl
Li te goumen pou dwa sivil · Li te travay pou egalite pou tout Ameriken · Li te travay pou asire moun pa t ap “jije yo sou koulè po yo, men sou sa yo ye nan kè yo”
English
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
Kreyòl
Poukisa Etazini te antre nan Lagè Gòlf Pèsik la?
Official answer (English)
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
Repons an kreyòl
Pou fòse lame Irakyen an kite Kowet
English
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?65/20
Kreyòl
Ki gwo evènman ki te rive 11 septanm 2001 Etazini?
Official answer (English)
Terrorists attacked the United States · Terrorists took over two planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center in New York City · Terrorists took over a plane and crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia · Terrorists took over a plane originally aimed at Washington, D.C., and crashed in a field in Pennsylvania
Repons an kreyòl
Teworis yo te atake Etazini · Teworis yo te pran de avyon epi yo te frape World Trade Center nan vil New York · Teworis yo te pran yon avyon epi yo te frape Pentagòn nan nan Arlington, Vijini · Teworis yo te pran yon avyon ki t ap vize Washington, D.C., epi li te tonbe nan yon jaden nan Pennsylvania
English
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Kreyòl
Site yon konfli militè Etazini apre atak 11 septanm 2001 yo.
Official answer (English)
(Global) War on Terror · War in Afghanistan · War in Iraq
Repons an kreyòl
Lagè (Mondyal) kont Terè a · Lagè nan Afganistan · Lagè nan Irak
English
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Kreyòl
Site yon tribi Endyen Ameriken Etazini.
Official answer (English)
Apache · Blackfeet · Cayuga · Cherokee · Cheyenne · Chippewa · Choctaw · Creek · Crow · Hopi · Huron · Inupiat · Lakota · Mohawk · Mohegan · Navajo · Oneida · Onondaga · Pueblo · Seminole · Seneca · Shawnee · Sioux · Teton · Tuscarora
Repons an kreyòl
Apache · Blackfeet · Cayuga · Cherokee · Cheyenne · Chippewa · Choctaw · Creek · Crow · Hopi · Huron · Inupiat · Lakota · Mohawk · Mohegan · Navajo · Oneida · Onondaga · Pueblo · Seminole · Seneca · Shawnee · Sioux · Teton · Tuscarora
English
Name one example of an American innovation.
Kreyòl
Site yon egzanp yon inovasyon ameriken.
Official answer (English)
Light bulb · Automobile (cars, internal combustion engine) · Skyscrapers · Airplane · Assembly line · Landing on the moon · Integrated circuit (IC)
Repons an kreyòl
Anpoul limyè · Otomobil (machin, motè konbisyon entèn) · Gratsyèl · Avyon · Chèn montaj · Ateri sou lalin nan · Sikwi entegre (IC)
English
What is the capital of the United States?
Kreyòl
Ki kapital Etazini?
Official answer (English)
Washington, D.C.
Repons an kreyòl
Washington, D.C.
English
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Kreyòl
Kote Estati Libète a ye?
Official answer (English)
New York (Harbor) · Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
Repons an kreyòl
New York (Pò a) · Liberty Island [Yo aksepte tou New Jersey, toupre vil New York, ak sou (Rivyè) Hudson.]
English
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?65/20
Kreyòl
Poukisa drapo a gen 13 bann?
Official answer (English)
(Because there were) 13 original colonies · (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies
Repons an kreyòl
(Paske te gen) 13 koloni orijinal · (Paske bann yo) reprezante koloni orijinal yo
English
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Kreyòl
Poukisa drapo a gen 50 zetwal?
Official answer (English)
(Because there is) one star for each state · (Because) each star represents a state · (Because there are) 50 states
Repons an kreyòl
(Paske gen) yon zetwal pou chak eta · (Paske) chak zetwal reprezante yon eta · (Paske gen) 50 eta
English
What is the name of the national anthem?
Kreyòl
Ki non im nasyonal la?
Official answer (English)
The Star-Spangled Banner
Repons an kreyòl
The Star-Spangled Banner
English
The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?
Kreyòl
Premye deviz Nasyon an te “E Pluribus Unum.” Kisa sa vle di?
Official answer (English)
Out of many, one · We all become one
Repons an kreyòl
Nan anpil, youn · Nou tout vin yon sèl
English
What is Independence Day?
Kreyòl
Kisa Jou Endepandans lan ye?
Official answer (English)
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain) · The country's birthday
Repons an kreyòl
Yon jou ferye pou selebre endepandans Etazini (anba Grann Bretay) · Anivèsè peyi a
English
Name three national U.S. holidays.65/20
Kreyòl
Site twa jou ferye nasyonal Etazini.
Official answer (English)
Give 3: New Year's Day · Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday) · Memorial Day · Juneteenth · Independence Day · Labor Day · Columbus Day · Veterans Day · Thanksgiving Day · Christmas Day
Repons an kreyòl
Bay 3: Jou Nouvèl Ane · Jou Martin Luther King, Jr. · Jou Prezidan yo (Anivèsè Washington) · Jou Souvni (Memorial Day) · Juneteenth · Jou Endepandans · Jou Travay (Labor Day) · Jou Columbus · Jou Veteran yo · Jou Aksyon Gras · Jou Nwèl
English
What is Memorial Day?
Kreyòl
Kisa Memorial Day ye?
Official answer (English)
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
Repons an kreyòl
Yon jou ferye pou onore sòlda ki mouri nan sèvis militè
English
What is Veterans Day?
Kreyòl
Kisa Veterans Day ye?
Official answer (English)
A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military · A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)
Repons an kreyòl
Yon jou ferye pou onore moun ki nan lame (Etazini) an · Yon jou ferye pou onore moun ki te sèvi (nan lame Etazini)
Pa gen rezilta.
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Sous: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions (2025). Gid etid Patina Education.