Student Resources
Those studying to take the citizenship exam may download the ten-unit test prep workbook developed by CUNY, an audio file of the test questions, or a recording of the test questions with answers. This page also gives additional web sites with information about exam subjects.
Download the Citizenship Now! Student Workbook here (.pdf format) <pdf>
Recorded test questions (click here to download .mp3 file)
Recorded test questions with answers (.mp3 files):
Download questions 1 to 50 here
Download questions 51 to 100 here
Workbook Resources:
Unit 1: Welcome to the U.S.
- Find information about each of the 50 states.
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From www.elcivics.com:
Statue of Liberty.
U.S. - Download flashcards of the states and capitals <pdf> or the states and the dates admitted to the union. <pdf>
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From http://bensguide.gpo.gov/:
Play a game that asks you to place each state on the correct location on the U.S. map. Click on a grade range in Ben's kite, for example "K-2." Click on "Games and Activities," then "Interactive Games," and "Place the State." Click "Play." Now you are ready to organize the U.S. map state by state. Drag each state to its correct place on the map.
Unit 2: Early America and the Declaration of Independence
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More from www.elcivics.com:
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
George Washington -
From www.americasstory.org:
Leaders & Statesman
U.S. Presidents
Unit 3: The U.S. Constitution
Unit 4: Three Branches of the Government
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From www.whitehouse.gov:
History
Presidents & First Ladies
Our Government
President's Cabinet -
From http://bensguide.gpo.gov:
Click on "President." Click on grade level, for example, 3-5. Under "The President's Cabinet," you will find short definitions of each department's responsibilities and links to their sites. -
From www.eleaston.com:
Pronounciation of the final -S sound.
Unit 5: A Representative Government
Unit 6: Your Government Today
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From www.votesmart.org:
Enter your zipcode and find your elected officials. - Visit the web site of the Democratic Party.
- Visit the web site of the Republican Party.
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From http://kids.clerk.house.gov/:
Helpful activities for kids about the House of Representatives. - Learn about New York City government.
Unit 7: Citizens' Rights & Amendments to the Constitution
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From www.elcivics.com:
Bill of Rights
Voting Amendments
Rights and Freedoms
Susan B. Anthony -
From www.slaveryinnewyork.org:
Learn about slavery in New York at this online exhibit. -
From www.susanbanthonyhouse.org:
Take an online tour of Susan B. Anthony's house in Rochester, NY. - Voting Rights and Citizenship History web site in English. Learn about important changes to voting rights over time.
Unit 8: One Nation or Two? The U.S. in the 1800s
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From www.elcivics.com:
Civil War
Abraham Lincoln -
From www.slaveryinnewyork.org:
Tour Galleries - learn more about slavery in New York. -
From www.americasstory.org:
Abraham Lincoln
Jump Back in Time
Unit 9: The 1900s, the World Changes
- From www.americasstory.org:
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Martin Luther King Jr.
Depression and World War II
Modern Era
Unit 10: Democracy & You
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From elcivics.com:
U.S. Holidays
Civics Education - Learn more about income taxes.
- Learn more about Selective Service registration.
- Visit the Board of Elections in the City of New York and check the Election Calendar.
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Read the Pledge of Allegiance in other languages. See state and historic U.S. flags.
