順便要提醒一下,考試由原來的10題增加到20題。依舊需要60%的通過率才可以通過考試。所以你本來只要答對6題,現在你必須答對12題才可以通過考試。所以希望所有公民入籍的申請者,可以複習看以下中英文版本的題庫,爭取一次通過。
A: Principles of American Government 美國政府原則
1. What is the form of government of the United States?美國的政府形式是什麼?
· Republic 共和國
· Constitution-based federal republic基於憲法的聯邦共和國
· Representative democracy代議制民主
2. What is the supreme law of the land? 該國的最高法律是什麼?
· (U.S.) Constitution(美國)憲法
3. Name one thing theU.S. Constitution does列舉一項美國憲法的
· Forms the government 組建政府
· Defines powers of government 定義政府權力
· Defines the parts of government 定義政府部門
· Protects the rights of the people 保護人民的權利
4. The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People.」 What does "We the People" mean?美國憲法以「我們人民」開頭。「我們人民」是什麼意思?
· Self-government 自治政府
· Popular sovereignty 人民主權
· Consent of the governed 同意被統治
· People should govern themselves人們應該管治自己
· (Example of) social contract 社會契約
5. How are changes made to the U.S.Constitution?如何修改美國憲法?
· Amendments 修正案
·The amendment process 修改程序
6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?人權法案保護什麼?
· (The basic) rights of Americans美國人的(基本)權利
· (The basic) rights of people living in the United States 在美國居住的人的(基本)權利
7. How many amendments does the U.S.Constitution have?美國憲法有幾項修正案?*
· Twenty-seven (27) 二十七(27)
8. Why is the Declaration of Independence important?《獨立宣言》為何重要?
· It says America is free from British control.它說美國不受英國的控制
· It says all people are created equal.它說所有人都是平等的。
· It identifies inherent rights.它確定了繼承權
· It identifies individual freedoms.它確定了個人自由
9. What founding document said theAmerican colonies were free from Britain?什麼創始文件說美國殖民地擺脫了英國的統治?
· Declaration of Independence 獨立宣言
10. Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.從《獨立宣言》和《美國憲法》中列舉兩個重要的思想。
· Equality平等
· Liberty自由
· Social contract社會契約
· Natural rights自然權利
· Limited government有限的政府
· Self-government自治政府
11. The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?哪個文件中有「生命,自由和追求幸福」一詞?
· Declaration of Independence 獨立宣言
12. What is the economic system of the United States?
美國的經濟制度是什麼?
· Capitalism 資本主義
· Free market economy 自由市場經濟
13. What is the rule of law?
法治是什麼?
· Everyone must follow the law. 每個人都必須遵守法律
· Leaders must obey the law. 領導人必須遵守法律
· Government must obey the law. 政府必須遵守法律
· No one is above the law. 沒有人能凌駕於法律之上
14. Many documents influenced the U.S.Constitution. Name one.
許多文件影響了美國憲法,舉一個例子:
· Declaration of Independence 獨立宣言
· Articles of Confederation 聯邦條款
· Federalist Papers 聯邦主義者論文
· Anti-Federalist Papers 反聯邦主義者的論文
· Virginia Declaration of Rights 維吉尼亞權利宣言
· Fundamental Orders of Connecticut康乃狄克基本法令
· Mayflower Compact 五月花號公約
· Iroquois Great Law of Peace 易洛魁和平大法則
15. There are three branches of government. Why?
政府分為三個分支,為什麼?
· So one part does not become too powerful所以一部分不會變得太強大
· Checks and balances 制衡
· Separation of powers 分權
B: System of Government 政府體制
16. Name the three branches of government.
命名政府的三個分支。
· Legislative, executive, and judicial 立法,行政和司法· Congress, president, and the courts 國會,總統和法院
17. The President of the United Statesis in charge of which branch of government?美國總統負責哪個政府部門?
· Executive branch 行政部門
18. What part of the federal government writes laws?
聯邦政府的哪個分支制定法律?
· (U.S.) Congress (美國)國會
· (U.S. or national) legislature(美國或國家)立法機關· Legislative branch 立法部門
19. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
美國國會有哪兩個部分組成?
· Senate and House (of Representatives)參議院和眾議院
20. Name one power of the U.S. Congress.列舉美國國會的一項權力。
· Writes laws 制定法律
· Declares war 宣戰
· Makes the federal budget 制定聯邦預算
21. How many U.S. senators are there?美國參議院有幾名美國參議員?
·One hundred (100)一百(100)
22. How long is a term for a U.S.senator?美國參議員的任期多長時間?
· Six (6) years 六(6)年
23. Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?誰是您所在州的美國參議員之一?
· Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents and residents of U.S. territories should answer that D.C. (or the territory wherethe applicant lives) has no U.S. senators.答案會不一樣。[哥倫比亞特區和美國海外領土的居民應回答哥倫比亞特區(或申請人居住的海外領土)沒有美國參議員。
24. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?眾議院有多少投票成員?
· Four hundred thirty-five (435) 435個
25. How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?眾議院議員任期多長時間?
· Two (2) years 兩(2)年
26. Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?為什麼美國眾議院任期比美國參議員的任期短?
· To more closely follow public opinion能更好地吸收和地遵循公眾意見
27. How many senators does each state have?每個州有多少名參議員?
· Two (2)兩(2)
28. Why does each state have two senators?為什麼每個州都有兩名參議員?
· Equal representation (for small states) 平等代表權(適用於小州)
·The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)康乃狄克妥協案
29. Name your U.S. representative in your state. 舉例一名你所在州的眾議員。
· Answers will vary. [Residents of territories with nonvoting Delegates or Resident Commissioners may provide the name of that Delegate or Commissioner. Also acceptable is any statement that the territory has no (voting) representatives in Congress.答案會不一樣。[具有不帶表決權的代表或常駐專員的領土居民可以提供該代表或專員的姓名。關於該領土在國會沒有(表決)代表的任何聲明也可以接受。
30. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?眾議院議長現在叫什麼名字?
· 目前是Nancy Pelosi (以後會有變化)
31. Who does a U.S. senator represent?美國參議員代表誰?· Citizens of their state 他們州的公民
32. Who elects U.S. senators?誰選出美國參議員?
·Citizens from their state 來自該州的公民
33. Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?眾議院議員代表誰?
·Citizens in their (congressional) district代表其所在(國會)區的公民
·Citizens in their district 他們所在地區的公民
34. Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
誰選出眾議院議員?
· Citizens from their (congressional) district 來自(國會)區的公民
35. Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?一些州的眾議院人數超過其他州。為什麼?
· (Because of) the state’s population (因為)該州的人口· (Because) they have more people(因為)他們有更多的人· (Because) some states have more people(因為)某些州有更多的人
36. The President of the United Statesis elected for how many years?美國總統每屆任期多少年?
· Four (4) years 四(4)年
37. The President of the United Statescan serve only two terms. Why?美國總統只能擔任兩個任期。為什麼?
· (Because of) the 22nd Amendmen(因為)第22修正案
· To keep the president from becoming too powerful防止總統變得過於強大
38. What is the name of the President of the United States now?美國總統現在的名字是什麼?
· 目前川普(以後會有變化)
39. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?* 現在美國副總統叫什麼名字?
· 目前邁克彭斯(以後會有變化)
40. If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president? 如果總統中途不能任職,誰將成為總統?
· The Vice President (of the United States)(美國)副總統
41. Name one power of the president. 列舉總統的一項權力。· Signs bills into law 將法案籤署為法律
· Vetoes bills 否決法案
· Enforces laws 執行法律
· Commander in Chief (of the military) 三軍總帥
· Chief diplomat 首席外交官
42. Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?美軍總司令是誰?
· The President (of the United States)美國總統
43. Who signs bills to become laws?誰籤署法案成為法律?
· The President (of the United States) 美國總統
44. Who vetoes bills誰否決了法案?
· The President (of the United States) 美國總統
45. Who appoints federal judges? 誰任命聯邦法官?
· The President (of the United States) 美國總統
46. The executive branch has many parts.Name one.
行政部門包括許多部分。舉一個
· President (of the United States)(美國)總統
· Cabinet 內閣
· Federal departments and agencies聯邦部門和機構
47. What does the President’s Cabinet do?總統內閣做什麼?
· Advises the President (of the United States)為(美國)總統提供建議
48. What are two Cabinet-level positions?列舉內閣兩個職位?
· Attorney General 總檢察長
· Secretary of Agriculture 農業部長
·Secretary of Commerce 商務部長
·Secretary of Defense 國防部長
· Secretary of Education 教育部長
· Secretary of Energy 能源部長
· Secretary of Health and Human Services 衛生和公共服務部長
· Secretary of Homeland Security 國土安全部長
· Secretary of Housing and Urban Development住房和城市發展部長
· Secretary of the Interior 內政部長
· Secretary of Labor 勞工部長
· Secretary of State 國務卿
· Secretary of Transportation 交通運輸部長
· Secretary of the Treasury 財政部長
· Secretary of Veterans Affairs 退伍軍人事務部長
· Vice President (of the United States)(美國)副總統
49. Why is the Electoral College important?總統選舉團為何重要?
· It decides who is elected president. 它決定誰當選總統
· It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection. 在總統大選與國會選舉之間做出折衷
50. What is one part of the judicial branch?司法部門的一部分是什麼?
· Supreme Court 最高法院
· Federal Courts 聯邦法院
51. What does the judicial branch do? 司法部門做什麼?
· Reviews laws 審查法律
· Explains laws 解釋法律
· Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law 解決有關法律的爭議(分歧)
· Decides if a law goes against the(U.S.)Constitution 決定法律是否違反(美國)憲法
52. What is the highest court in the United States?美國最高法院是什麼?
· Supreme Court 最高法院
53. How many seats are on the Supreme Court?最高法院有幾個法官席位?
· Nine (9) 九(9)
54. How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?決定一個案件通常需要多少位最高法院法官通過?
· Five (5)五(5)
55. How long do Supreme Court justices serve? 最高法院大法官任職多長時間?
· (For) life 終生
· Lifetime appointment 終身任命
· (Until) retirement(直到)退休
56. Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?最高法院大法官任職是終身的。為什麼?
·To be independent (of politics) 使法官獨立於(政治)
· To limit outside (political) influence限制其外部(政治)影響
57. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? 現在誰是美國最高法院首席大法官?
·John G. Roberts (以後會有變化)
58. Name one power that is only for the federal government.列出僅適用於聯邦政府的一種權力。
· Print paper money 印刷貨幣
· Mint coins 鑄造硬幣
· Declare war 宣戰
· Create an army 建立一支軍隊
· Make treaties 訂立條約
· Set foreign policy 制定外交政策
59. Name one power that is only for the states.列出僅適用於各州的一種權力。
· Provide schooling and education 提供上學和教育
· Provide protection (police) 提供保護(警察)
· Provide safety (fire departments)提供安全(消防部門)
· Give a driver’s license 頒發駕駛執照
· Approve zoning and land use 批准分區和土地使用
60. What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?第十修正案的目的是什麼?
· (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.(聲明)未賦予聯邦政府的權力,屬於州或人民。
61. Who is the governor of your state now?您現在的州長是誰?
·Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents shouldanswer that D.C. does not have a governor.答案會不一樣。[哥倫比亞特區居民區應回答哥倫比亞特區沒有州長。
62. What is the capital of your state?您所在州的首都是什麼?· Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents shouldanswer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital. Residents of U.S.territories should name the capital of the territory.答案會不一樣。[哥倫比亞特區居民應回答哥倫比亞特區不是州,也沒有首都。美國海外領土的居民應說該領土的首府。
C: Rights and Responsibilities C:權利和責任
63. There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. 美國憲法對誰可以投票有四項修正。描述其中之一。
· Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).十八(18)歲以上的公民(可以投票)。
· You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. 您無需支付投票稅· Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)任何公民都可以投票。(男女都可以投票。)
·A male citizen of any race (can vote).任何種族的男性公民(可以投票)。
64. Who can vote in federal elections,run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
誰可以在聯邦選舉中投票,競選聯邦公職並在美國擔任陪審團陪審員?
· Citizens 市民
· Citizens of the United States 美國公民
· U.S. citizens 美國公民
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