知らないと恥ずかしいアメリカに関する100の質問
アメリカの高校生が卒業に必要なシビックステスト；Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test
を知っていますか。100問のアメリカの歴史、政治に関する質問が出題され、合格ラインの7割を取ることが、高校卒業までに必要です。100問の中から10問を厳選してアメリカ人でなくても知っておきたいことを学びましょう。
１．What is the economic system in the United States?*
Ans．▪ capitalist economy ▪ market economy
The economic system of the United States is capitalism. In the American economy, most businesses are privately owned. Competition and profit motivate businesses. Businesses and consumers interact in the marketplace, where prices can be negotiated.Then, how about other countries? First, Germany is one of the most capitalist countries in the world. Capitalism in Germany is found in its institutions such as banking and educational systems. Second, India is beginning to realize its potential economically as it encourages capitalism throughout the country.The Indian government realizes the potential of capitalistic growth as it struggles to overcome an outdated caste system.
blog.peerform.com/the-five-most-capitalistic-countries-in-the-world/
2. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
▪ the Vice President
3. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
▪ the Speaker of the House
Most of the people would be able to answer the previous question, I assume this one is harder.
4. What are the two major political parties in the United States?*
▪ Democratic and Republican
The Constitution did not establish political parties. President George Washington specifically warned against them. But early in U.S. history, two political groups developed. They were the DemocraticRepublicans and the Federalists. Today, the two major political parties are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
5.What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*
▪ serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election
Two responsibilities of U.S. citizens are to serve on a jury and vote in federal elections. The Constitution gives citizens the right to a trial by a jury. The jury is made up of U.S. citizens. Participation of citizens on a jury helps ensure a fair trial. Another important responsibility of citizens is voting. The law does not require citizens to vote, but voting is a very important part of any democracy. By voting, citizens are participating in the democratic process. Citizens vote for leaders to represent them and their ideas, and the leaders support the citizens’ interests.
6. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
▪ give up loyalty to other countries ▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ obey the laws of the United States ▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed) ▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) ▪ be loyal to the United States
When the United States became an independent country, the Constitution gave Congress the power to establish a uniform rule of naturalization. Congress made rules about how immigrants could become citizens. Many of these requirements are still valid today, such as the requirements to live in the United States for a specific period of time, to be of good moral character, and to understand and support the principles of the Constitution.
7. What is one reason colonists came to America?
▪ freedom ▪ political liberty ▪ religious freedom ▪ economic opportunity ▪ practice their religion ▪ escape persecution
8. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
▪ (Thomas) Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. He was a very important political leader and thinker. Some of the most important ideas about the American government are found in the Declaration of Independence, such as the idea that all people are created equal. Another important idea is that people are born with certain rights including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
9. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
▪ U.S. diplomat ▪ oldest member of the Constitutional Convention ▪ first Postmaster General of the United States ▪ writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”
10. What is the name of the national anthem?
▪ The Star-Spangled Banner
P.S.
Sorry for uploading late these days, I have been sick.
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