Quiz: are you smart enough to pass the US citizenship exam?

As we celebrate US Independence Day – Fourth of July – quiz yourself to see how much you know about American civics

The following 10 questions were taken only from the civics portion of the US citizenship exam, which tests applicants on US government knowledge and history. There is also an English language component on the real exam. And the test is not multiple choice – like this one. Applicants must orally answer six out of 10 correct. So, in celebration of America's independence from Great Britain, see how much you know about US history. [Footnote: Question 8 was clarified on 12 February 2015, by adding the words "federally recognised".]

US Constitution and Feather Pen

US Constitution and feather pen. Photograph: Alamy

  1. 1. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

  2. 2. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

  3. 3. What did Susan B Anthony do?

  4. 4. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

  5. 5. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Which of the following was one of the writers?

  6. 6. Who is in charge of the executive branch?

  7. 7. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

  8. 8. Which of the following is NOT a federally recognised American Indian tribe in the United States?

  9. 9. Which of the following is NOT a US territory?

  10. 10. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

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