COULD YOU PASS A U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST???
COULD YOU PASS A U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST???
MSNBC had this interesting question featured at their site.
You may know that when an immigrant wants to become a U.S. citizen, they have to pass a civics test as part of the naturalization process.
Here's some questions on the exam for those becoming American citizens. How well do you think you can do?
Try answering these:
#1.) When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? (--Answer: July 4th, 1776)
#2.) Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? (--Answer: JOHN G. ROBERTS)
#3.) How many Supreme Court justices are there? (--Answer: 9)
#4.) How many stripes are there on the U.S. flag? (--Answer: 13 . . . seven red stripes and six white)
#5.) What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent? (--Answer: The 13 original states . . . which are Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island and Maryland)
#6.) What is the introduction to the Constitution called? (--Answer: The Preamble)
#7.) What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? (--Answer: The Bill of Rights)
#8.) Overall, how many amendments are there to the Constitution? (--Answer: 27)
#9.) Who has the power to declare war? (--Answer: Congress . . . NOT the president)
#10.) Who said "Give me liberty or give me death"? (--Answer: PATRICK HENRY)
(MSNBC)
(--You can link to more citizenship questions here . . .)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13442226/
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5 ways to Save Energy At Home (from Real Simple Magazine)
If you suddenly have less money coming in every month, every penny counts. Here's some ways to save at home:
1. Lower your thermostat. You can save 10% on your heating bill. If you normally keep it at 68, turn it to 10 when you leave the house.
2. Turn down your water heater. Standard set is 140..l;ower it to 130 and save 5% of your energy bill at home.
3. Wash clothes in cold water. Up to 90% of the energy used to do laundry is to hear the water! Special cold water detergents make it easier for you...and air dry your clothes. Put a line in the basement.
4. Unplug stuff! Even if they are turned off ...you can save up to 15% off electrical bill this way! It ads up!
5. Keep out cold air. Around windows and doors. Leaking heat is leaking energy (waste).
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