Title: ND Citizenship Initiative
Course: Civics Citizenship Class of 20##

Overview

The ND Civics Test House Bill 1087 is simple in concept. It requires high school students, as a condition for graduation, to pass a test on 100 basic facts of U.S. history and civics, from the United States Citizenship Civics Test – the test all new US citizens must pass.

The Civics Education Initiative is a first step to ensure all students are taught basic civics about how our government works, and who we are as a nation…things every student must learn to be ready for active, engaged citizenship.

A you may take the test, in whole or in part, at any time after enrolling in grade seven and may repeat the test, or any portion thereof, as often as necessary to demonstrate proficiency.

FAQ

On January 30, 2015, Governor Dalrymple signed into law, House Bill 1087, relating to the demonstration of proficiency in Civics as a condition of ND high school graduation. The intent of the bill is to ensure that ND students are knowledgeable citizens.  Superintendent Baesler stated, “The next generations of North Dakotans need to know about the foundations of our republic.  We need to make sure these traditions last forever.  Our veterans fought and died for hundreds of years to preserve these traditions.  It is our sacred duty to teach these traditions to our children.”

To support high school principals, counselors, and students, the following Q & A provides additional answers:

Self-Paced Practice

- Introduction
- Practice

North Dakota Civics Course

Self-paced learning modules help you prepare to complete the Civics Exam in smaller units of learning.

The ND Civics Test House Bill 1087 is simple in concept. It requires high school students, as a condition for graduation, to pass a test on 100 basic facts of U.S. history and civics, from the United States Citizenship Civics Test – the test all new US citizens must pass.

The 100 questions of the United States Citizenship Civics Exam have been restructured into 14 smaller exams. The House Bill allows you to take the test in whole or in part after enrolling in grade seven and may repeat the test, or any portion thereof, as often as necessary to demonstrate proficiency (70%). So this self-paced module is designed for you to pick and choose which units you feel that you can practice and learn the content to pass that specific exam.

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Points

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(Practice: Government Basics | Exam: Government Basics)        (Practice: Courts | Exam: Courts)

(Practice: Symbols and Holidays | Exam: Symbols and Holidays)    (Practice: The 1900s | Exam: The 1900s)

(Practice: The 1800s | Exam: The 1800s)      (Practice: Establishing Independence | Exam: Establishing Independence)

{firstname}, you need a total of 70 points to pass.

(Practice: Responsibilities | Exam: Responsibilities)    (Practice: The Presidency | Exam: The Presidency)    (Practice: Congress | Exam: Congress)

(Practice: Geography | Exam: Geography)      (Practice: Rights | Exam: Rights)      (Practice: Voting | Exam: Voting)

(Practice: A Growing Nation | Exam: A Growing Nation)      (Practice: Writing the Constitution | Exam: Writing the Constitution)

{firstname}, you have earned {coursegradepercent} points of a total 100.

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The 1800s

The 1900s

A Growing Nation

Congress

Courts

Establishing Independence

Geography

Government Basics

The Presidency

Responsibilities

Rights

Symbols and Holidays

Voting

Writing the Constitution

Resources

- (NMAH) Learn and Practice for the U.S. Naturalization Test, National Museum of American History. Available at: https://americanhistory.si.edu/citizenship/
- (USCIS) (2021) Welcome to the 2008 civics practice test!, U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services. Available at: https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/civics-practice-test-2008

Civics Practice Test

The civics practice test is a study tool to help you test your knowledge of U.S. history and government. You have the option to review the questions in English only or in English with Spanish subtitles. The actual test is in English. We have provided Spanish subtitles for those who may find it easier to learn in their native language. Use this online tool to prepare for the civics portion of the naturalization test.

- Study for the test using the 100 civics questions on the national test.
- Or use this online practice test contains 20 questions.
(each session will have 20 different question)

Smithsonian

Museum's U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship Online learning tool presenting videos based on the 100 civics questions and answers and highlighting museum objects from the Smithsonian Institution to learn content on the test.

Preparing for the Oath:

U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship is a visually engaging and interactive learning tool for students interested in U.S. citizenship. The program is designed to assist students to learn about the questions from the naturalization test administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Fifteen thematic units cover each of the 100 questions and answers on the civics portion of the test.

Learn: The 1800s Learn: The 1900s Learn: A Growing Nation Learn: Congress Learn: Courts

Learn: Establishing Independence Learn: Famous Citizens Learn: US Geography Learn: Government Basics Learn: The Presidency

Learn: Responsibilities Learn: Rights Learn: Symbols and Holidays Learn: Voting Learn: Writing the Constitution

Quizlet Practice

Dig Deeper

This Curriki Studio playlist was designed by a student to make sure all students have a good understanding of our government, so they can better engage as citizens. The short videos are designed to be viewed easily on any device.