[Kamikaze]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13442226/

From the web page:

When immigrants want to become Americans, they must take a civics test as part of their naturalization interview before a Citizenship and Immigration Services officer. The questions are usually selected from a list of 100 sample questions (see at http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/English.pdf ) that prospective citizens can look at ahead of the interview (though the examiner is not limited to those questions). Some are easy, some are not. We have picked some of the more difficult ones.
Should you be welcomed immediately to the Land of the Free or sent home for some more homework? Find out!
(PLEASE NOTE: These questions are as asked on the official United States Immigration and Naturalization Services Web site. Candidates are not given multiple choices in the naturalization interview, which is conducted orally.)

I only got 80%. 

[WMCoolmon]

95%

85-100%: Welcome to the United States! (And, truth be told, you know more about this great land than most Americans.)

 

[Mefustae]

30%

25-40%: Mmmm. Do you really want to be a citizen? This kind of performance isn't going to impress those nice immigration folks.

Who the f*** wants to become an American nowadays, anyway?

[Rictor]

80% and I don't even live there.

Thank you America: The Book, the audiobook!

[Turambar]

lol, i love that book

[Dough with Fish]

In my senior year of highschool, my Modern Problems teacher (civcs, bascially) made us all take the test, orally just like it is always given, to pass the class. If we failed, he would give you one more chance. If you refused to take it, he failed you outright for the entire class. Oh, and the course was REQUIRED to graduate. It might seem harsh, be he felt that if immigrants from half way around the world are required to know it, then why should't his students?

[Rictor]

Seems reasonable. I think every citizen should be required to re-take such a test every few years, for example when renewing your passport or Social Security card. If it's just a one-time thing, you can study for a day and forget it. If a citizen doesn't know a bare minimum about his country's political structure and history, he shouldn't be a citizen.

[Knight Templar]

90%.

Apparently Kentucky wasn't an original state. lawl.  Oh and how would I know what the form number is for becoming a citizen? pfft.

[Nuke]

%55

and i thought i was a history buff

[Shade]

75% at 6am in the morning. 2 hours and a cup of coffee from now and I'd probably break 85% easily.

[watsisname]

90%.  I goofed on #3 and had no idea about #15.  I was actually really surprised that I did that well... history is NOT my best subject.
And LOL at anyone who said that "New Zealand" was an original US state.

[Mefustae]

And LOL at anyone who said that "New Zealand" was an original US state.

Hey...! Shutup...

[Deepblue]

I bet I could ace it if I had the inclination to take it.

[achtung]

90%.

Apparently Kentucky wasn't an original state. lawl.  Oh and how would I know what the form number is for becoming a citizen? pfft.

Nope we were the 15th. 

[Ace]

I bet I could ace it if I had the inclination to take it.

Put your money where your mouth is. ...or at least your foot

[karajorma]

80%. I guess that makes me more american than most Americans

[Colonol Dekker]

You answered 55% of questions correctly. Here's your rating:

0-20%: Maybe you're still thinking too much about the Old Country -- and that's where you should probably be.

25-40%: Mmmm. Do you really want to be a citizen? This kind of performance isn't going to impress those nice immigration folks.

45-60%: Not too bad, but you really need to break out the civics books again -- word is, the INS is looking for an 80 percent score.

65-80%: Hey, you may make a good citizen yet! Look at your wrong answers and a little revision should do the trick.

85-100%: Welcome to the United States! (And, truth be told, you know more about this great land than most Americans.)

Scroll down to see answers for each question. Also, please let us know what you think about the quiz. The feedback is appreciated.
 
 
 
 
 1. How many stripes are there on the U.S. flag? 
 Correct
13 
 
 2. Who is the chief justice of the Supreme Court today? 
 Correct
John G. Roberts Jr.   
 
 3. In what year was the Constitution written?   
 1812 is not correct.
1787   
 
 4. Which of these is guaranteed by the First Amendment?   
 Right to bear arms is not correct.
Freedom of the press   
 
 5. How many Supreme Court justices are there?   
 Correct
9 
 
 6. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?   
 Correct
The Bill of Rights   
 
 7. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?   
 July 4, 1812 is not correct.
July 4, 1776   
 
 8. Which of the following amendments to the Constitution does NOT address or guarantee voting rights? 
 Correct
7th Amendment   
 
 9. What are the 13 original states? 
 Correct
Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland   
 
 10. What do the stripes on the U.S. flag mean?   
 Correct
They represent the 13 original states 
 
 11. What is the introduction to the Constitution called?   
 The Declaration of Independence is not correct.
The Preamble 
 
 12. How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution? 
 Correct
27 
 
 13. Which of the following is NOT one of the constitutional requirements to be eligible to become president?   
 Must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years is not correct.
Must have served as a governor   
 
 14. Who selects the Supreme Court justices?   
 Correct
They are appointed by the president. (NOTE: This is the response given on the official United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Web site. The president selects the justices; however, they must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. If they are rejected by the Senate, then the president must choose a new nominee, who, again, is subject to Senate approval.)   
 
 15. How many representatives are there in Congress?   
 Correct
435   
 
 16. Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death"?   
 George Washington is not correct.
Patrick Henry   
 
 17. Why did the Pilgrims come to America?   
 To escape the Revolutionary War is not correct.
For religious freedom   
 
 18. Who has the power to declare war?   
 The president is not correct.
Congress 
 
 19. What INS form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?
 
 Correct
N-400 "Application for Naturalization"   
 
 20. Which of these contains three rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?   
 Right to life, right to liberty, right to the pursuit of happiness is not correct.
Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion

What can i say i'm English

[Mefustae]

You could have just written '55%', y'know.

[Fineus]

The more important question here is:

How many current American citizens can score more than 80% on this test?

My money is on the statistics being frightening.

[aldo_14]

70%.

Thanks to guesswork